• The second edition of the Global Food Regulators Summit 2024 was inaugurated by the Union Health Minister.

• The summit emphasizes collaboration and innovation, aiming to share insights and best practices for ensuring safe and nutritious food worldwide.

• It aims to establish a global platform for food regulators to share insights on food safety systems.

• Focus areas include addressing foodborne illnesses, nutraceutical safety, novel foods, and microplastics.

• New initiatives launched include the Food Import Rejection Alerts (FIRA) portal for notifying food import rejections and the Food Import Clearance System 2.0 (FICS 2.0) for faster processing and transparency.

• The State Food Safety Index (SFSI) 2024 was released, with Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Jammu & Kashmir, Gujarat, and Nagaland leading the rankings.

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