Union Health Minister Shri J P Nadda Inaugurates Global Food Regulators Summit 2025

Held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi on September 26–27, the third edition of the Global Food Regulators Summit (GFRS) was inaugurated by Union Health Minister Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, marking a pivotal moment in international food safety cooperation.

Theme: “Yatha Annam Tatha Manah”
Translated as “As is the food, so is the mind”, this year’s theme underscores the profound connection between food quality and mental, emotional, and societal well-being.

Summit Highlights
- Global Participation: Delegates from 59 countries, including WHO, WTO, FAO, Codex Alimentarius, and EFSA.

- Key Sessions:
- Global Regulatory Harmonization
- Science & Technology for Sustainable Food Systems
- Traditional Foods & Global Standards

- Launch of ‘Eat Right Thali’ Book:
- A tribute to India’s culinary diversity
- Features traditional thalis from every state
- Promotes balanced, seasonal, and indigenous diets

Minister’s Vision & Call to Action
- Combat Obesity: Echoed PM Modi’s appeal to reduce edible oil consumption by 10%
- Food Safety as Trust: Emphasized that lapses in safety can disrupt global commerce and public health

- FSSAI’s Role:
- Developed 14 global standards
- Hosts Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs
- Serves as Asia’s regional coordinator for food safety

Why It Matters
This summit isn’t just about regulations—it’s about shaping a resilient, inclusive, and health-conscious global food system. India’s leadership through FSSAI positions it as a global hub for food safety innovation and dialogue.