Join the global celebration of World Food Safety Day on June 7th. Discover key insights, preventive measures, and collaborative efforts to enhance food safety and prevent foodborne diseases worldwide.
The theme for World Food Safety Day 2024 is ‘Food Safety: Prepare for the Unexpected'
World Food Safety Day, celebrated on June 7th, aims to draw attention to and inspire actions to prevent, detect, and manage foodborne risks.
Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2018, the day highlights the critical importance of food safety in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
Each year, an estimated 600 million people fall ill from eating contaminated food, making food safety a crucial public health priority.
Each year has a specific theme to spotlight different aspects of food safety, such as "Safe Food Today for a Healthy Tomorrow."
The day encourages collaboration between governments, producers, and consumers to ensure food safety along the supply chain
Activities and events worldwide aim to educate the public on practices to ensure food is safe to eat.
Ensuring food safety can prevent economic losses, as foodborne illnesses cost billions of dollars in healthcare expenses and lost productivity.
Safe food practices boost consumer confidence and ensure a stable, reliable food supply.
The day promotes the adoption of modern technologies and innovative practices to improve food safety standards.