World Food Safety Day

The Forum , organized jointly by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization, the Standards and Trade Development Facility and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry of the Government of Australia, will serve as a global platform for food safety stakeholders from Member States and international partners to exchange experiences regarding the application of digital technologies in food safety practices. Watch the UNIDO Vienna Food Safety Forum [5th meeting]

Everyone involved in the food supply chain - from producers, to processors, transporters, retailers, cooks and consumers - relies on the universal application of good practices, agreed processes and standards to keep food safe. These all draw on the careful, clear and thoughtful application of the best available scientific evidence that explores how and why food can become contaminated and make us sick.  Scientists assess and analyse risks to human health associated with known, established, emerging and anticipated food safety hazards, and they provide advice to assist policymakers, food businesses and consumers make safe choices. Without science, it would not be possible to maintain food safety along supply chains, which often span the globe and cross multiple borders.  This World Food Safety Day, we are celebrating the important role that science plays in making informed decisions about food. 

  Keep it safe! Business operators must ensure that food is safed.  

  Know what's safe!  Consumers should learn about safe and healthy food.

  Ensure it's safe! Governments must ensure safe and nutritious food for all

  Team up for food safety Let's work together for food safety and good health!

Food safety problems arise from various sources, including contaminated food, poor hygiene, improper storage, and inadequate cooking practices, leading to foodborne illnesses. These issues can result in a range of symptoms, from mild discomfort to severe illness, and even death. Here's a more detailed look at common food safety problems: 1. Contamination: Pathogens : Bacteria (like Salmonella, Campylobacter, and E. coli), viruses, and parasites can contaminate food, leading to illness. Foreign Objects : Metal, glass, or other foreign objects can enter the food supply. Pesticides and Chemicals : The use of excessive or incorrect pesticides and chemicals can contaminate food. 2. Poor Handling and Storage: Cross-Contamination : Raw food, especially meat, poultry, and seafood, can contaminate other foods if not handled properly. Improper Temperature Control : Foods held in the "danger zone" (40°F to 140°F) allow bacteria to multiply quickly. Inadequate Storage : Raw foods sh...

The  World Food Safety Day  aims to raise awareness and promote concrete actions to prevent, detect, and manage foodborne risks, thereby supporting human health, safe trade, responsible agriculture, and sustainable development. It is an opportunity to: Raise public awareness about issues related to food safety Show how foodborne illnesses can be prevented through safe food practices Explore collaborative approaches to improve food safety across all sectors Promote solutions and ways to enhance food safety Multiple actors are involved in food supply chains : producers, processors, transporters, distributors, retailers, cooks—and consumers. At every point in the chain, hazards can lead to contamination. Everyone involved has a role and responsibility to uphold food safety. Illness caused by food contaminated with bacteria, viruses, parasites, or toxins. Infectious organisms or their toxins are the most common causes of food poisoning. Food poisoning symptoms may include crampin...