The Union Cabinet, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its approval for the signing of an Agreement between the Bhutan Food and Drug Authority (BFDA) and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) in the area of food safety, in a move aimed at fostering closer ties and promoting trade between India and Bhutan.

• The agreement seeks to enhance cooperation in ensuring the safety and quality of food products traded between India and Bhutan.
• It underscores the shared commitment of both nations to uphold high standards of food safety, thereby safeguarding the health and well-being of consumers.
• Under the terms of the agreement, BFDA, under the Ministry of Health, Royal Government of Bhutan, will collaborate closely with FSSAI, under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, to streamline processes related to food safety compliance.