The central role of science as the foundation of food safety.
You are invited to participate to the Seventh edition of the World Food Safety Day (WFSD). This year’s theme, “ Food Safety: Science in Action ,” highlights the vital role of science in ensuring the food we eat is safe . From a simple power outage at home to food poisoning at a restaurant, a voluntary recall of contaminated product s, or an outbreak linked to imported food, food safety incidents can occur at different scales and have varied impacts. Across the entire food chain —from farm to table—millions of people rely on strict adherence to best practices, standards, and processes grounded in scientific evidence. Science helps us understand how and why food can become contaminated and cause illness , and it provides the tools to prevent it. Scientists assess known and emerging risks, advise authorities, businesses, and consumers, and support informed and responsible decision-making. Without their work, maintaining food safety in today’s globally interconnected supply chains would...
