World Food Safety Day

June 7, Saturday

World Food Safety Day (WFSD) is an annual observance that highlights the importance of food safety and promotes actions to prevent, detect, and manage foodborne risks. It was established by the United Nations to raise awareness about food safety and its critical role in public health.

History and Background
- Initiated by the United Nations General Assembly in December 2018
- First celebrated on June 7, 2019
- Jointly facilitated by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO)

Objective and Significance
- Encourages global efforts to reduce foodborne diseases
- Aims to improve food safety practices across the food supply chain
- Enhances awareness of food contamination risks and prevention measures
- Supports sustainable food production and consumption

Annual Themes
Each year, World Food Safety Day is observed with a specific theme that highlights a key aspect of food safety. These themes focus on improving public awareness, fostering partnerships, and encouraging proactive steps towards safer food handling, processing, and consumption.

Key Messages
- Food safety is a shared responsibility among governments, producers, and consumers
- Ensuring safe food helps promote better health and well-being
- Adopting hygienic food practices reduces the risk of foodborne illness
- Strengthening food safety systems benefits public health and the economy

How to Participate
- Organize educational events and workshops on food safety
- Share information and resources on safe food handling practices
- Conduct food safety audits in businesses and food establishments
- Promote responsible food production and consumption on social media

World Food Safety Day serves as a reminder that safe food is essential for healthy living, and everyone has a role to play in ensuring food remains safe from production to consumption.

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World Food Safety Day in other years

2021 June 7, Monday
2022 June 7, Tuesday
2023 June 7, Wednesday
2024 June 7, Friday
2026 June 7, Sunday

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