The Shanghai Market Supervision and Administration Bureau, China, with support from the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology produced a 3-minute short video addressing a common topic of concern among consumers: "Are seedless watermelons injected with hormones?" and "Are excessively sweet watermelons injected with sodium cyclamate?" Through in-depth scientific explanations and empirical analyses, the video effectively dispels public misunderstandings and concerns. The Shanghai Market Supervision and Administration Bureau addresses potential food safety blind spots and consumption misconceptions. By fully leveraging [...]

The Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST), Lagos Chapter, participated in the celebration of World Food Safety Day 2025 with several activities focused on creating awareness about safe food practices. These activities were aimed at informing the general public, market vendors, students, and small businesses on the importance of food safety in everyday life. These included: Market Advocacy at Sunday Market, Ogba. On Wednesday 4 June 2025, in collaboration with the London Professional Training Centre (LPTC) and the Ministry of Health [...]

The Food Directorate – Domestic Food Division of the Jordan Food and Drug Administration (JFDA) celebrated World Food Safety Day with specialized training in cooperation with DNATA Inflight Catering Services, an inflight catering service provider, by conducting a specialized training event. The event is part of JFDA’s continued efforts to promote food safety standards in high-risk sectors, including aviation catering, by empowering workers with practical knowledge and raising awareness on foodborne diseases. The training aimed to strengthen the knowledge and skills [...]

To mark World Food Safety Day, Kazakhstan held an International Round Table, bringing together national and international food safety leaders and experts. Virtual participants took part in the opening ceremony of the International Round Table included the  Vice-Chairperson of the Codex Alimentarius Commission Dr Bitul Vazgecer, FAO’s Officer on Food Safety and Consumer's Protection, Mary Kenny, from the FAO Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia Stela Georgiza from the WHO Country Office, Policy Advisor, Mario Latini, technical expert of the [...]

A new "Test Methods for Special Dietary Foods" website has been launched by the International Special Dietary Foods Industries (ISDI), supported by AOAC International and the International Dairy Federation. This platform serves as a comprehensive and authoritative guide to analytical methods for nutrients in special dietary foods, aiming to enhance food safety, quality, and global testing harmonization. It helps authorities, laboratories, and industry professionals find reliable, internationally recognized test methods, acting as an updated reference reflecting global consensus. Jean Christophe Kremer, ISDI [...]

As many of this year’s global World Food Safety Day campaigns come to an end, FAO and WHO are celebrating with a joint Social Media Talk Show! Join us to learn about how we can ensure we are accessing accurate food safety information online. In the Rome studio, moderator Giuseppe di Chiera, Food Standards Development and Communication Specialist with the Codex Alimentarius Secretariat, will be joined by Lourdes Orlando, Professional Officer with FAO’s Agrifood Systems and Food Safety Division, and Irene [...]

The 18th Session of the Codex Committee on Contaminants in Foods (CCCF) concluded in Bangkok, Thailand. The meeting, co-hosted by the Kingdom of the Netherlands and Thailand, saw significant progress on several key items aimed at protecting consumer health and facilitating fair practices in the food trade worldwide. Among the prominent outcomes was the adoption of new Maximum Levels (MLs) for spices, and lead in dried culinary herbs and the revision for the Code of practice for the prevention and reduction [...]

In celebration of World Food Safety Day, Ras Al Khaimah Municipality, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), hosted a special ceremony to honour the winners of the second edition of the Ras Al Khaimah Food Safety Award, held under the theme: “Food Safety: Science in Action”. The award aims to encourage and motivate food establishments across the emirate to maintain sustainable compliance, elevate food safety and quality standards, and ultimately prevent or reduce foodborne illnesses. The event was attended by His [...]

NXG Food Safety Works, a food safety consultancy firm, observed World Food Safety Day with a series of science-driven activities across multiple platforms to promote awareness on food safety and the importance of managing unexpected risks through systematic, evidence-based approaches. The activities commenced in the first week of June and built up to World Food Safety Day on 7 June.  On 6 June 2025, NXG Food Safety Works hosted a 90-minute live knowledge session titled “Safe to Serve – The Scientific [...]

To commemorate World Food Safety Day, Alimentos KAY — a food processing company — organized a series of activities focused on strengthening food safety culture. Highlights included a conference on the theme “Food Safety Culture” and a reinforcement of the company’s internal food safety policy. In addition, both operational and administrative staff took part in games and interactive activities designed to reinforce their knowledge of quality and food safety, fostering a shared commitment to safe food practices. Read more World Food Safety Day [...]