East Region shares longest length of international borders with adjoining countries like Bangladesh, China, Myanmar, Bhutan & Nepal. The Exim ports under eastern region are a major gateway of trade for far eastern countries.
The region is abundant with manufacturing related businesses inrice milling, tea, & high risk food commodities like fish & meat.
Two states Manipur & Sikkim have ranked 2nd& 3rd in State Food Safety Index ranking released by FSSAI in year 2023.
The region is very well equipped with 22 primary food testing laboratories along with 2 National Food Laboratories.
