Food safety a shared responsibility, public awareness key: Officials
Collaboration among academia, industry, and government is key to sustaining a culture of food safety and nutritional integrity
Food safety a shared responsibility, public awareness key: Officials
Food safety is a shared responsibility and must be formed with public awareness, said government officials, while also stressing the need to tackle food myths and promote food literacy.
At an event held in the national capital on World Food Day 2025, policymakers, industry leaders, food scientists, and academia addressed the urgent need for science-backed food education in an era dominated by conflicting narratives and digital misinformation.
“Food safety is a shared responsibility that extends beyond regulatory frameworks to public awareness. We welcome initiatives that use scientific discourse to clear misconceptions and promote responsible food choices,” said Satyen Kumar Panda, ED (Regulatory Compliance) and Advisor (Quality Assurance), FSSAI.
“Collaboration among academia, industry, and government is key to sustaining a culture of food safety and nutritional integrity,” he added.
The event was hosted in partnership with the National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM-Kundli) and the Institute of Hotel Management, Catering and Nutrition (IHM-Delhi).
The programme included panel discussions aimed at correcting misconceptions around palm oil, A1/A2 ghee, protein supplements, and processed foods.
A central highlight was the announcement of an upcoming International Food & Beverage Alliance (IFBA) report aimed at debunking persistent myths surrounding palm oil.
The report will present evidence-based insights into palm oil’s role in nutrition, sustainability, and food manufacturing, with the goal of supporting more informed consumer choices and policy decisions.
