Q. Recently, which state secured first spot in the State Food Safety Index (SFSI) 2024?
Answer:
Kerala
Notes: Kerala secured the top spot in the State Food Safety Index (SFSI) 2024 for the second consecutive year. The index was released during the FSSAI Global Food Regulators Summit 2024. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) releases this index annually since 2018-19. The SFSI aims to improve food safety standards in India. It evaluates states based on five metrics: data management, compliance, food testing, training, and consumer empowerment. In 2023, a new parameter, ‘Improvement in SFSI Rank,’ was added. The index promotes safe and nutritious food for the population.