In 1976 a Coordinating Committee for Latin America, established by the 10th Codex Alimentarius Commission in 1974, held its first meeting in Rome with eight countries from the region in attendance. At its third session a proposal was made to change the name of the committee to its current form (Coordinating Committee for Latin America and the Caribbean) as this better reflected the membership of the region. In 1984 at its 31st session, the Executive Committee, acting on behalf of the Commission, agreed to this change.
The region of Latin America and the Caribbean is an important actor in the production and trade of food at a global level. The region produces enough food to supply itself and to export, with both water and land resources to produce even more.
The region has enormous natural wealth, a flourishing agricultural industry and a family farming sector that is essential for its population. The promotion and strengthening of food safety must be continued at the level of all regions to guarantee the health of consumers and fair and equitable trade.
Uruguay, through the Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mining, coordinates the FAO/WHO Coordinating Committee for the Latin American and Caribbean region. In this role, Uruguay promotes the inclusive and sustained participation of the countries of the region in the work of Codex, fostering technical dialogue, regional cooperation and consensus building.
In line with the objectives of the Codex Strategic Plans, including the periods 2020–2025 and 2026–2031, Uruguay actively collaborates to achieve regional goals. This is achieved through capacity building, promoting the use of Codex texts, providing technical support to member countries, and coordinating with international organisations. In addition, Uruguay promotes the addressing of emerging challenges in food safety and quality, promoting integrative approaches such as ‘One Health’ and more effective participation by developing countries in the Commission and its subsidiary bodies.
As part of World Food Safety Day 2026 and in support of this year’s theme, “From burden to solutions: safe food everywhere,” the NGO, CIBICA (Ibero-American Community for Food Safety and Quality) is organizing a series of outreach initiatives designed to highlight how science, evidence and local action contribute to safer food systems.
CIBICA is a non-profit organization focused on food safety, quality, and public health across the Ibero-American region.
One of the main activities is a special edition of the INNO GIRL educational [...]
As part of the celebration of World Food Safety Day 2026, the Study Group on Risk and Resilience in Food Safety (GERRSAL), affiliated with the Federal University of São Paulo, will host a hybrid event bringing together representatives from government, academia, regulatory agencies, and the food sector to discuss current challenges and advances in food safety, regulation, innovation, and sustainability.
Coordinated by Prof. Dr Elke Stedefeldt, with vice-coordination by Prof. Dr Laís Mariano Zanin from the University of São Paulo, the event aims [...]
In observance of the World Food Safety Day 2026, the Research Center in Food and Development (Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo, CIAD), Hermosillo, Mexico, will host a conference “Global Food Safety: the role of the World Health Organization.”
The event will provide an opportunity to reflect on the importance of ensuring safe and accessible food for all. The keynote address will be delivered by Dr Luz María De Regil, Director of the Department of Nutrition and Food Safety at [...]
In Honduras to commemorate World Food Safety Day 2026, an event will be held under the theme “Road to Safety.”
The event will be an educational and interactive day, primarily aimed at university students, public institutions, academia, the private sector, and stakeholders involved in food safety. The activities will include awareness-raising sessions, thematic stations, and interactive activities designed to promote the importance of ensuring safe food at all stages of the food chain.
Event Name: Educational and Interactive Workshop in Commemoration of [...]
For the sixth consecutive year, FAO, the Pan America Health Organization (PAHO), the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), the International Regional Organization for Agricultural Health (OIRSA), and the FAO/WHO Coordinating Committee for Latin America and the Caribbean (CCLAC) are joining forces to celebrate World Food Safety Day through a joint webinar, bringing together different actors from the agrifood chain to share knowledge and experiences.
Date: 8 JuneTime: 11:00 (UTC-4)Registration: Webinario: Día Mundial de la Inocuidad de los Alimentos
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As part of the World Food Safety Day celebrations, the National Service for Agrifood Public Health, Safety and Quality (SENASICA) will hold a 4 km “Race for Food Safety” and 2 km Walk to promote awareness of food safety and encourage collaboration among researchers, students, regulators, members of the food industry, and consumers. Through sports, interactive activities, and outreach initiatives, the event seeks to reinforce the importance of food safety practices and collective responsibility across the food chain.
The programme will [...]
As part of the celebration of World Food Safety Day 2026, the Food Engineering Programme of the Universidad Nacional Experimental Simón Rodríguez will host their 4th Food Engineering Conference (IV Jornadas de Ingeniería de Alimentos), an academic event aimed at promoting awareness of food safety and strengthening collaboration among students, researchers, professionals, entrepreneurs, and members of the food sector.
Through keynote presentations, academic exchange, and networking opportunities, the event seeks to highlight the importance of food safety culture, innovation, and collective responsibility across the [...]
A World Food Safety Day event has been organized by the non-profit organization, Coopération des jeunes leaders engagés pour le changement (CJLEC), which is based in Haïti. The event will explore the theme of “youth awareness in the service of community food safety” and is aimed at youth, students and community leaders.
CJLEC raises awareness among the youth, empower them with the keys to safer foods and encourage them to become ambassadors of food safety in their households, schools, and communities.
Date: 5 [...]
The agro-export company Danper Trujillo will hold the Food Safety Expo on 4 June, an event that will bring together government agencies responsible for food safety, students, and representatives from the hotel and restaurant sector. The event aims to raise awareness about the importance of ensuring safe, high-quality food, highlighting best practices implemented in the production processes of suppliers in the agro-industrial sector. During the event, attendees can enjoy product tastings, musical performances, activities, and prizes.
Date: 4 June 2026Time: 16:00–19:00 [...]
Colombia and the Plurinational State of Bolivia are stepping up efforts to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR), one of the world’s most pressing health threats, by strengthening laboratory surveillance in the food and agriculture sectors.
With support from the FAO-led Actions to support the implementation of Codex texts on AMR (ACT) project, both countries participated in an international External Quality Assessment (EQA) exercise in 2025. The programme was organized by Mexico’s National Service for Agrifood Health, Safety and Quality (SENASICA), whose Unit [...]
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