The European Union (EU) and African Union (AU) Partnership for Resilient, Inclusive and Safe Food Systems for Everyone (UP-RISE) project will hold two World Food Safety Day webinars as follows: Sustainable Food Systems Network (SFSN) webinar: How does climate change contribute to emerging food risks in the EU, and what do we do to manage them? Climate change is already reshaping what grows where, how food travels, and what risks emerge along the way, often in ways that are hard to see [...]

The Food Industry Technology Programme, under the Faculty of Industry and Energy Technology at New Assiut Technological University, will celebrate World Food Safety Day 2026. The celebration will feature opening and closing ceremonies, interactive activities, and educational sessions led by food safety experts. Designed for the entire student body, this commemorative event aims to raise awareness about food safety across the university campus. Due to the final exam period, the scheduled activities will take place on 28 June. An audience of [...]

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 [...]

In reference to the 2026 World Food Safety Day and its theme, “From burden to solutions – safe food everywhere”, an outreach event open to the community will be held on June 14 at the open-air market of the city of Alfenas, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Through interactive exhibitions and practical demonstrations, this initiative will encourage the shared responsibility of consumers, food handlers, and local authorities in promoting safer food environments and adopting behavioural changes. This initiative seeks to translate scientific evidence [...]