Risk Analysis Framework in India FAO Training 17 th June 2013
Current scenario on Risk Analysis Food Safety & Standards Authority of India Ministry of Agriculture, Department of Animal Husbandry Risk Analysis Framework Ministry of Agriculture, Plant Quarantine Export Promotion Authority & Inspection bodies: APEDA, MPEDA, EIC Laboratory network
National Food Control System FSSAI- Domestic and Import food control is governed by Food Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), a statutory regulatory authority set up under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. For Domestic & Import, laboratories are recognized at primary level and referral labs at the secondary level carries out analysis of samples of imported food items. Department of Animal Husbandry, Ministry of Agriculture is monitoring matters relating to livestock productions, preservation and protection from disease and disease investigation also improvement of livestock. Plant Protection and Quarantine Department under The Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine & Storage is under Ministry of Agriculture. The mandate of Plant quarantine is to prevent the entry exotic pests & disease into India as per the provisions of the Destructive Insects & Pests Act, 1914.
Quality Council of India (QCI) was set up jointly by the Government of India and the Indian Industry associations to establish and operate national accreditation structure and promote quality. QCI is registered as a non-profit organization. The National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies, a constituent Board of QCI, grants accreditation to Certification Bodies and Inspection Bodies as per the international standards and guidelines for various schemes including food safety. NABCB has Multilateral Recognition Arrangement(for QMS, EMS ) of Pacific Asia Co-operation (PAC) & International Accreditation Forum (IAF) by which certificates issued by NABCB accredited bodies are recognized globally among member bodies of PAC and IAF. NABCB is also a member of Asia Pacific Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (APLAC) and ILAC for its Inspection Body accreditation program EIC- The Export Inspection Council (EIC) was set up by the Government of India under Section 3 of the Export (Quality Control and Inspection) Act, 1963 (22 of 1963), in order to ensure sound development of export trade of India through Quality Control and Inspection and for matters connected thereof. EIC notify commodities which will be subject to quality control and/ or inspection prior to export, establish standards of quality for such notified commodities, and specify the type of quality control and / or inspection to be applied to such commodities. It ensure quality of product exported from India based on mandatory and voluntary Standards.
APEDA- Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority of India, Ministry of Commerce and Industry fixes the standards and specifications for the scheduled products for the purpose of agricultural produce exports, Carrying out inspection of processing plants, storage premise of processing units producing meat and meat products & its slaughter house, conveyances or other places where such products are kept or handled for the purpose of ensuring the quality of such products. MPEDA- The Marine Products Export Development Authority, a nodal agency set up by the Govt. of India in 1972 for the promotion of seafood exports from India The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) was constituted in 1972 under the Maine Products Export Development Authority Act 1972 (No. 13 of 1972). The role envisaged for the MPEDA under the statute is comprehensive - covering fisheries of all kinds, increasing exports, specifying standards, processing, marketing, extension and training in various aspects of the industry.
Risk Assessment activities and processes The 9 scientific panels and the Scientific Committee constituted by the FSSAI are the bodies that help in Risk Assessment (RA): 1. Panel for Functional Foods, Nutraceuticals, Dietetic Products and other similar products. 2. Panel for Method of Sampling and Analysis. 3. Panel for Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in contact with Food. 4. Panel for Contaminants in the Food Chain. 5. Panel for Biological Hazards. 6. Panel for Pesticides and Antibiotic Residues. 7. Panel for Labelling and Claims/Advertisements. 8. Panel for Genetically Modified Organisms and Foods. 9. Panel for Fish and Fisheries Products State Food Testing Laboratories, referral laboratories and recognised laboratories by FSSAI carrying risk assessment activities.
Risk Management (RM) Activities and Processes FSSAI carries out risk management through Standard Setting, Fixing MRL s for e.g. Pesticides, heavy metals, contaminants. Risk management is also addressed by the industry on a regular basis through pprocesses of Certification, accreditation and lead auditing by adopting quality activities like HACCP, GMP, GHP, ISO 14000, ISO 22000, BRC etc.. Example of RM: Risk management strategy for Melamine -ban the imports of milk & milk products from China. Monitoring of imported foods from Japan for possible radioactive contaminations in the wake of Fukushima nuclear plant accident E.coli contamination in fresh vegetables and fruits imported from Europe in the wake of reported food borne illness due to E. Coli. Acting on INFOSAN alerts Time to time, advisories are being given to consumers on food safety issues like ban on artificial ripening of fruits with calcium carbide etc.
Risk Communication (RC) activities Risk Communication undertaken through: Electronic and print media Outdoor publicity Social Media like Facebook, YouTube Website is a repository of information for the stakeholders
Food Safety Emergency Response (FSER) System FSSAI is planning to set up a National Food Science and Risk Assessment Centre (NFSRAC). The Centre will be the repository of all food standards and will carry out all risk assessment related work and analyse food surveillance data received from labs and other surveillance organizations. Data generated would be utilized to analyze the trends and also proactively develop strategies to handle various situations
Risk Assessment performed in emergency Situations The issue of residues of chlormequat chloride (CCC) in grapes emerged in 2010 and affected export of table grapes. After that the residue data was generated for the CCC residues in grapes and pre-harvest interval was recommended to the farmers through extension activities. A method for analysis of CCC residues was developed and communicated to the laboratories involved in testing of grapes. With these steps residue problem was significantly minimised. Subsequently, traceability solution was implemented for Grapes and it was then extended to pomegranate, groundnut by APEDA