November 25, 2024 - The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has made a decision to ban the use of certain antibiotics in animal food products. This is aimed at fighting the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), which makes it harder to treat some bacterial infections.
In October, the FSSAI introduced a ban on antibiotics used in the production of meat, milk, poultry, eggs and aquaculture. This ban will improve the quality of livestock farming in India and help protect public health.
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The new rules aim to prevent AMR by regulating the use of antibiotics in animal farming, and reducing the use of antibiotics in animal farming by 30-50% by 2030. This is a series issue as it reduces the effectiveness of common medicines used to treat infections. According to GlobalData, this ban will help safeguard both human health and the quality of animal-based products.
India is one of the largest producers and exporters of milk, eggs, fish and poultry meat. As part of its global role, it is important for India to regulate antibiotic use in animal farming to maintain high product standards. The ban aligns India with other countries like Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam and Singapore, which have already implemented similar rules.
A recent survey by GlobalData found that 73% of Indian consumers consider health and well-being when buying food and beverages. This shift in consumer preferences is driving demand for safer, more sustainable food products.
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