Expert Talk on Strengthening the food safety quality regulatory ecosystem towards enhancing the state food safety
Organizers |
Faculty of Health and Allied Sciences |
Participants |
50 |
Contact No. |
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Start Date |
18/10/2023 11:45 AM |
End Date |
18/10/2023 04:45 PM |
Venue |
Ganpat University - CHAS |
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Description
An insightful expert talk session on "Strengthening the food safety quality regulatory ecosystem towards enhancing the state food safety " was organized by CHAS, Ganpat University, in offline mode on 18th October, 2023. Dr. Preeti Sharma, provided her valuable information on the nutrional content present on mushroom, value addition and health benefits. The event garnered significant interest, with a total of approx. 50 participants registering for the session.
Strengthening the food safety regulatory ecosystem is crucial for ensuring public health and building consumer trust. Developing robust food safety policies aligned with international standards helps address the unique needs of local food systems while promoting global trade. This requires creating clear guidelines, regulations, and frameworks that define safety standards for food production, processing, distribution, and consumption.
Enhancing regulatory infrastructure is a key focus, involving equipping food safety authorities with modern tools, technologies, and resources to ensure effective oversight and enforcement. Expanding and upgrading food testing laboratories further supports this goal by enabling accurate and timely detection of contaminants, adulterants, and pathogens, thus preventing foodborne illnesses.
Collaboration among stakeholders, including government agencies, food businesses, researchers, and consumers, is essential to establish a unified approach toward food safety. Training and capacity-building programs for regulators, food handlers, and producers ensure a deeper understanding of safety protocols and compliance requirements, leading to improved practices across the supply chain.
Empowering consumers through awareness campaigns about food safety, labelling, and hygiene fosters informed choices and creates demand for safer food products. The implementation of digital traceability systems, such as blockchain and IoT, enhances transparency by enabling real-time tracking of food from farm to fork.
Additionally, robust emergency response systems for managing outbreaks, recalls, and other crises are vital for maintaining public trust during food safety emergencies. Supporting food businesses in complying with safety regulations through training and certification programs encourages adherence to best practices.
Finally, the ecosystem must be regularly monitored and evaluated to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement. This adaptive approach ensures the regulatory framework evolves with emerging challenges, ultimately contributing to a safer food supply chain and better public health outcomes.
Outcomes of the Session: The following were the salient outcomes of the session:
Improved Understanding of Food Safety Standards: Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of global and national food safety regulations, policies, and standards, and their importance in ensuring public health and consumer trust.- Enhanced Regulatory Capacity: Attendees will learn about modern tools, technologies, and methodologies that can strengthen the capacity of food safety authorities to monitor and enforce regulations effectively.
- Strengthened Collaboration: The session will foster stronger partnerships among regulatory agencies, food businesses, academic institutions, and consumers, promoting a unified approach to food safety.
- Knowledge of Advanced Technologies: Participants will explore the application of digital traceability systems, such as blockchain and IoT, for real-time monitoring of food supply chains to improve transparency and accountability.
- Improved Food Testing Systems: Insights into expanding and modernizing food testing laboratories will help stakeholders understand how to enhance detection of contaminants, adulterants, and pathogens.
- Capacity-Building Strategies: Attendees will gain strategies for designing effective training programs to improve skills and knowledge among regulators, food handlers, and businesses.
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