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State Food Safety Index (SFSI)

The 5th edition of the State Food Safety Index shows a decline in food safety performance for most major states compared to 2019.

Why in News:

  • The 5th edition of the State Food Safety Index shows a decline in food safety performance for most major states compared to 2019.

About the Index:

  • The SFSI is a benchmarking model that uses both quantitative and qualitative measures to assess food safety standards.
  • It is released annually by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on World Food Safety Day, observed on June 7th, starting from 2019.

Data Source:

  • The index is compiled based on information provided by States and Union Territories (UTs).

Purpose:

  • Its primary goal is to evaluate and compare the performance of different states and UTs in India on various food safety parameters.