To mark World Food Safety Day, the sixth FoodFakty Safety Week 2026 took place 8–12 June 2026. This year's event, held under the theme "From Burden to Solutions – Safe Food Everywhere," generated immense interest and emphasized the critical role that reliable scientific knowledge and efficient communication play in the modern food industry. This edition attracted nearly 5500 participant registrations across five webinars. A vital component of each day consisted of engaging Question and Answer sessions, which allowed for a direct [...]

Japan Food Safety Management Association (JFSM) held a World Food Safety Day 2026 event on 5 June 2026. This was the fifth consecutive year that JFSM organized a World Food Safety Day event in Japan, attracting 373 participants both in person and online. To encourage broader participation, multilingual live captioning was provided for the online audience, allowing attendees from outside Japan to join the event. The event provided a platform for dialogue across the food chain, bringing together food manufacturers, retailers, consumer [...]

To celebrate World Food Safety Day, the Morocco’s National Office for Food Safety (ONSSA) issued an article about the country’s progress in containing foodborne antimicrobial resistance (AMR). In 2019, Morocco launched its National Strategic Plan for the Prevention and Control of Antimicrobial Resistance, integrating human health, animal health, and environmental considerations, in accordance with the "One Health" approach. This plan aims to strengthen the surveillance of antimicrobial resistance, promote its prudent use, and ensure the long-term preservation of its effectiveness. Between 2021 [...]

By: Lusubilo Mwamakamba (WHO AFRO), Mamodou Bah (CCAFRICA), Sansan Kambire (FAO RAF) Transforming evidence into action is essential to reducing the burden of foodborne diseases and building safer food systems across Africa. Following the release of new estimates on the burden of foodborne diseases in the African Region, key regional and international partners convened to examine how data can better inform policy, investment, and action. To mark World Food Safety Day 2026, the Regional Office for Africa of the Food and Agriculture [...]

WHO and FAO have launched an interregional initiative to strengthen food safety systems and enhance countries participation in the Codex Alimentarius Commission across Africa, the Near East and the Eastern Mediterranean Region. The initiative responds to growing challenges to food safety, including complex global supply chains, climate-related impacts, and economic pressures, underscoring the need for robust national food control systems aligned with international standards.  As part of the initiative, a three-day virtual training held from 19–21 May 2026 brought together over 350 participants [...]

Under the leadership of the National Codex Alimentarius Committee, Madagascar celebrated World Food Safety Day 2026. Various activities took place during the week leading up to 7 June, also marking the Committee's 20th anniversary of its commitment to food safety and Codex standards. On 4 June, 2026, the opening ceremony was graced by the presence of the Minister of Livestock, who officially opened the celebration, surrounded by numerous dignitaries. On this occasion, the Minister of Trade and Consumer Affairs delivered a [...]

To mark World Food Safety Day 2026, the Egyptian company First Class Catering, organized a series of awareness and engagement activities aimed at strengthening food safety culture and reinforcing the message that food safety is a shared responsibility.  Awareness events were held in collaboration with partner organizations, bringing together employees to learn about good food safety practices through interactive presentations and educational materials. Internally, staff participated in training sessions and interactive assessments designed to reinforce food safety knowledge and encourage active [...]

Under the patronage of His Excellency the Governor of Al-Rass, Saud bin Hussein Al-Assaf, the municipality launched an initiative coinciding with World Food Safety Day, with the active participation of food and health establishments and civil society organizations. The initiative aims to solidify the culture of safe food and strengthen community partnerships. The campaign also aimed to raise awareness about the importance of food safety standards and promote healthy practices within the local community. Event details Organizer: Al Rass Municipality, Ministry of [...]

To mark World Food Safety Day 2026, the General Directorate of Food and Control of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Türkiye organized a hybrid event bringing together food safety professionals from across the country. The event connected staff from all 81 Provincial Directorates of Agriculture and Forestry, 41 Food Control Laboratories and the central organization of the General Directorate. Colleagues working in different parts of the food control system came together to exchange experiences, strengthen coordination and reaffirm their [...]

By Onyinyechi Nwaokoro, NIFST The Street Food Safety Initiative (SFSI) of the Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST), Lagos Chapter, commemorated the 2026 World Food Safety Day under the theme, “From Burden to Solutions: Safe Food Everywhere.” The celebration featured a series of impactful programmes held from 4 June to 8 June 2026, which were aimed at promoting food safety awareness and reducing the burden of foodborne illnesses. The activities commenced on 4 June 2026, with a Market Advocacy and [...]