À l’occasion de la Journée internationale de la sécurité sanitaire des aliments, l’Office national de sécurité sanitaire des produits alimentaires du Maroc (ONSSA) a publié un article sur les progrès réalisés par le pays dans la lutte contre la résistance aux antimicrobiens (RAM) d’origine alimentaire. Le Maroc a lancé, depuis 2019, le Plan Stratégique National de Prévention et de Contrôle de la Résistance aux Antimicrobiens, intégrant les dimensions de la santé humaine, de la santé animale et de l’environnement, conformément à [...]

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 [...]

Sous le leadership du Comité National du Codex Alimentarius, Madagascar a célébré la Journée Internationale de la Sécurité Sanitaire des Aliments 2026. Diverses activités ont rythmé la semaine précédant le 7 juin, marquant également le 20e anniversaire d'engagement du Comité en faveur de la sécurité sanitaire et des normes Codex. Le 4 juin 2026, la cérémonie d’ouverture a été honorée par la présence de Monsieur le Ministre de l’Élevage qui a ouvert officiellement la célébration, entouré de nombreuses personnalités. À cette [...]

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 [...]

This year the National Codex Alimentarius Committee of Honduras celebrated with academia. Every university in Tegucigalpa that offers programmes in food quality, technology, and agriculture had a booth, each with information about the food production chain. They also offered interactive activities and games to help visitors learn in an easy and engaging way. It was called "The Food Safety Route." Read more World Food Safety Day 2026  

On 8 June 2026, the Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences (FNHS) at Notre Dame University-Louaize (NDU), hosted a webinar celebrating World Food Safety Day 2026,  in collaboration with the Global Harmonization Initiative (GHI), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Regional Office for the Near East and North Africa (FAO RNE), the Lebanese Association of Food Scientists and Technologists (LAFST), the Lebanese American University (LAU), the Modern University for Business and Science (MUBS), the International Society for Precision [...]