about AFSI

The aim and objectives of food safety are:
Aim:
To protect consumers from foodborne illnesses and ensure that the food they eat is safe, wholesome, and nutritious.
Objectives:
1. Prevention of Foodborne Illnesses: To prevent illnesses caused by consuming contaminated or unsafe food.
2. Protection of Public Health: To safeguard public health by ensuring that food is produced, processed, stored, and distributed in a safe and sanitary manner.
3. Promotion of Food Quality: To promote the quality of food by ensuring that it is free from contaminants, adulterants, and other hazards.
4. Enhancement of Consumer Confidence: To enhance consumer confidence in the safety and quality of food.
5. Support for Economic Development: To support economic development by ensuring that food is produced and traded in a safe and efficient manner.
6. Compliance with Regulations: To ensure compliance with national and international food safety regulations and standards.
7. Continuous Improvement: To continuously improve food safety practices and procedures throughout the food supply chain.

By achieving these objectives, food safety aims to ensure that food is safe, wholesome, and nutritious for consumption, thereby protecting public health and promoting economic development.