Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi

New Delhi, Sep 27: Experts at the Global Food Regulators Summit 2025 highlighted the urgent need for stringent regulation of antibiotic use to ensure food safety and tackle the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The summit, organized by India’s Food Safety and Standards Authority (FSSAI) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, focused on strengthening food safety frameworks throughout the entire food supply chain.

Professor Anders Dalsgaard, a veterinary public health specialist from the University of Copenhagen, underscored the critical role regulations play in controlling antibiotic use in livestock. “Antimicrobial resistance is a major health crisis causing numerous fatalities. We must clearly understand how antibiotics in animal farming contribute to this and establish robust regulatory programs with farmers and industry players to promote responsible antibiotic usage,” he explained.

Dr. Annie Rahman, CEO of Brunei Darussalam Food Authority, described food safety as a global trust issue. “Food safety is constantly evolving, requiring ongoing improvements and international cooperation,” she said.

Meanwhile, Dr. Katerina Mastovska, Chief Science Officer at AOAC International, stressed the importance of integrating cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence and data analytics into food safety practices. “Developing guidelines to effectively apply AI tools in food analysis is essential for advancing our safety measures,” she noted.

Vincent Arbuckle, Deputy Director-General of New Zealand Food Safety, praised India’s impressive management of food safety across its vast and culturally diverse population. “India’s systematic approach offers valuable lessons for smaller countries like ours aiming to expand food exports,” he commented.

Kofi Essuman from the World Packaging Organization emphasized the transformative potential of digital technologies in food regulation. He also highlighted the significance of smart packaging solutions to safeguard food quality while advocating for responsible plastic use and environmentally sound disposal methods.

At a related event in Delhi, Angshu Mallick, CEO of AWL Agri Business, called attention to the importance of traditional Indian cooking methods and urged efforts to boost domestic production of edible oils. “Currently, we import 60% of edible oils. To address this, we plan to launch a mustard model farm to increase local output,” he shared.

The summit reinforced the global commitment to ensuring safer food systems through innovative regulation, technology adoption, and sustainable practices—vital steps toward protecting public health and combating antimicrobial resistance.