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State Food Safety Index (SFSI) 2023 Report
Context:
Recently, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published State Food Safety Index (SFSI) 2023 Report.
Key Points of the Report:
- Around 15 out of 20 states saw lower scores in 2023 compared to 2019 after a new parameter was added i.e. the ‘SFSI Rank Parameter’.
- Maharashtra, Bihar, and Gujarat witnessed the steepest falls in scores over the five-year period.
- The report emphasizes the role of state apex food safety authorities in ensuring food safety.
- Analysis of Parameter Scores:
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- The 'Food Testing Infrastructure' parameter saw the most significant drop, averaging 7 out of 17 in 2023 compared to 13 out of 20 in 2019.
- States like Maharashtra, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh recorded lower scores in this category.
- 'Compliance' parameter also saw a decline, with Jharkhand receiving the lowest score (4 out of 28) in 2023.
- Consumer Empowerment Parameter:
- It measures state's performance in FSSAI initiatives like Food Fortification, Eat Right Campus, BHOG, Hygiene Rating, and Street Food Hubs.
- Bihar's score dropped from 7 to 1 in 2023.
- Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Madhya Pradesh were top performers.
- Human Resources and Institutional Data Parameter:
- Average score dropped from 11 to 7. Top performers like Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh saw significant score reductions.
- Training and Capacity Building Parameter:
- Evaluates training initiatives and capacity-building efforts.
- Average score improved from 3.5 to 5, indicating a positive trend in this parameter.
- SFSI Rank Parameter: No word count provided for this section.
- Assesses availability of human resources like Food Safety Officers, Designated Officers, and adjudication facilities.
- The 'Food Testing Infrastructure' parameter saw the most significant drop, averaging 7 out of 17 in 2023 compared to 13 out of 20 in 2019.
- Weightage Changes:
- Weightage adjustments were made in 2023, introducing a new parameter 'Improvement in SFSI Rank'.
- The 'Food Testing Infrastructure' parameter, with 17% weightage, observed the most significant drop in scores.
- 'Compliance' parameter, with 28% weightage, saw reductions in scores across states compared to 2019.
- Human Resources and Institutional Data Parameter:
- Weightage: 18% in 2023 (20% in previous years)
- Improvement in SFSI Rank Parameter:
- Weightage: 10% in 2023
- 14 out of 20 large states received 0 points in this new parameter.
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