The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA) of Brazil. This collaboration aims to strengthen food safety measures and promote bilateral cooperation in the sector.
Expectations
- Marks a new beginning of a new phase of cooperation aimed at enhancing food safety through collaborative projects and technical exchanges.
- Also outlines the framework for joint initiatives that will facilitate the technical knowledge and technical cooperation and expertise between the nations.
Remarks By Representative
- Shri G. Kamala Vardhana Rao said, Signing this MoU demonstrates our dedication to food safety and signifies a major advancement in our ongoing efforts to enhance international collaboration in food safety.
- We are eager to work with MAPA to achieve our common goals and enhance food safety in both countries.
- The representative from the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock of Brazil added,
- The signing of the MoU marks a milestone in the bilateral relations between the two countries in the field of food safety.
- Allowing for technical cooperation and exchange of experience and knowledge with the aim of strengthening the institutional collaboration and pursuing joint initiatives.
Significance
- The MoU will facilitate joint projects and technical collaboration between FSSAI and MAPA.
- Both organizations are committed to improving food safety standards in their respective countries.
- The collaboration aims to enable the sharing of expertise and best practices in food safety.
- FSSAI and MAPA can undertake joint initiatives to address specific food safety challenges.
- The MoU will also foster stronger ties between India and Brazil in the area of food safety.
- This partnership between FSSAI and MAPA aligns with the global efforts to promote food safety and protect public health.