India and Australia Sign MoU on Food Safety Cooperation

On 24th September 2025, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and Australia’s Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at FSSAI Headquarters in New Delhi to enhance collaboration in food safety.

Key Points

Scope of Cooperation: The MoU focuses on exchange of best practices, knowledge sharing, alignment of import procedures, technical collaboration, and capacity-building initiatives.
Mutual Benefits: Both sides emphasized that the partnership will strengthen institutional ties and help raise food safety standards in both countries.
Sectoral Impact: The collaboration will support food industry stakeholders by improving regulatory systems, enhancing consumer safety, and facilitating smoother trade flows between India and Australia.