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 [...]

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 FAO Regional Office for the Near East and North Africa (FAO RNE) and the WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean (WHO EMR) are jointly observing World Food Safety Day under the theme "Food Safety: Science in Action", highlighting their shared commitment to advancing food safety through scientific collaboration. Join their webinar titled: Research for Evidence-Based Strategies to Improve Consumer Behaviours Strategies Date: Monday, 30 June 2025. Time: 11:00–12:30 (Cairo time). Register here: Webinar Registration - Zoom This session will bring together distinguished experts from FAO and academia to explore [...]

To celebrate World Food Safety Day 2025 under the theme “Science in Action,” Costa Rican retail company Auto Mercado is launching a creative internal campaign to highlight the importance of food safety in everyday operations. Titled “Inocuidad en 60 segundos: Historias que protegen” (Food Safety in 60 Seconds: Stories That Protect), the campaign invites all associates – from supermarket stores and warehouses to administrative offices and food manufacturing facilities – to participate in a short video contest. Inspired by TikTok’s dynamic storytelling style, participants are encouraged to [...]

The Juárez Autonomous University of Tabasco, through the Food Engineering Educational Programme of the Academic Division of Agricultural Sciences, is organizing the 3rd Food Safety Forum on the occasion of World Food Safety Day. The aim is to raise awareness about the importance of food safety and foodborne illnesses (FBDs), promoting collaborative approaches across all sectors, and fostering and implementing solutions and ways to safeguard public health. Date: June 26Time: 09:00–14:00 Mexico CityLocation: Villahermosa, Tabasco, Mexico Activities: Conferences, a poster competition, and [...]

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 [...]