Ghana joined the rest of the world to celebrate the World Food Safety Day on the 18 June 2025, with a symposium. The celebration was spearheaded by the National Codex Committee to create awareness on the role science plays in ensuring food safety through standards. The celebration brought together participants from various government institutions, academia, and research institutions, including the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Fisheries Commission, Ghana Standards Authority, Food and Drugs Authority, University of Ghana, Council for [...]

In Iraq, the Central Organization for Standardization and Quality Control (COSQC), in collaboration with Karwanchi Group held a symposium titled "World Food Safety Day and its role in promoting food standards and specifications" on Monday 28 July 2025, to mark World Food Safety Day 2025. The symposium focused on the importance of food safety in protecting public health and enhancing the quality of food products, as well as the role of food standards in protecting consumer rights, promoting trust, and ensuring [...]

Under the theme "Food Safety: Science in Action", 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 pleased to invite you to a special joint webinar exploring the principles and guidelines for National Food Control System (NFCS), giving special insights from the FAO/WHO NFCS assessment tool. Date: Monday 25 AugustTime: 11:00 Cairo TimeWebinar Title: Building Robust National Food Control Systems: Insights from the FAO/WHO Food [...]

Under the theme "Food Safety: Science in Action", 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 hosting a special joint webinar exploring the future of food safety and innovation, under title: Innovative Science in Action: Tackling Novel Food (Cell-based Meat and Novel Food Proteins). Date: Monday, 11 August 2025 Time: 11:00 – 12:30 (Cairo Time) Format: Virtual Panel + Live Q&ARegister here: https://fao.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0_4Odvm4ReqqwxX2DsBwbQ This session will delve into the [...]

The WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean (WHO EMRO) and the FAO Regional Office for the Near East and North Africa (FAO RNE) will co-organize a series of webinars. During these events, scientists, researchers, senior officials, international experts, and food actors will be invited to share their expertise and perspectives on leveraging science, innovation, and knowledge to ensure safe and healthy food for all. These webinars aim to provide comprehensive insights into evidence-based practices in food safety, addressing current challenges [...]

World Food Safety Day was celebrated this year under the theme of “Food safety: science in action”. This theme acknowledged the role of the FAO/WHO Food Safety Scientific Advice Programme in informing the knowledge and guidance that underpins the food safety and quality standards set by the Codex Alimentarius Commission, and the advice imparted to countries by the two facilitating organizations, FAO and WHO. The theme went further, however, by underlining that for food to be safe, the standards that are [...]

Under the theme "Food Safety: Science in Action", 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 joining forces to spotlight the critical role of science in building safer agrifood systems. Exploring Toolbox for Food Safety: The Good Hygiene Practices (GHP) and HACCP Toolbox for Food Safety Date: Monday 4 August 2025 Time: 11:00 – 12:30 (Cairo Time) Register here This session will explore practical tools and approaches to strengthen [...]

On World Food Safety Day, the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) joined international organizations dedicated to food safety in commemorating the Day under the theme "Food Safety: Science in Action." This year's theme highlighted how scientific knowledge is crucial for preventing foodborne illnesses and enhancing overall food safety. From farm to fork, science underpins every stage of the food chain—it helps identify risks, develop safety measures, and build consumer trust. With support from the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, [...]

Hanoi, 7 June 2025 The National Institute of Animal Science (NIAS) in Viet Nam, with technical support from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), and the World Health Organization (WHO), held a forum on 7 June to mark World Food Safety Day 2025, under the theme “Food Safety: Science in Action.” The forum message puts science at the heart of food safety – from farm to table. It calls for stronger collaboration [...]

Bandar Seri Begawan, Wednesday, 2 July 2025 The Brunei Darussalam Food Authority (BDFA) conducted a workshop in celebration of World Food Safety Day. The one-day workshop held at Dewan Al-‘Afiah, Ministry of Health, was officiated by Yang Mulia Dayang Hajah Tutiaty binti Haji Abdul Wahab, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism, who is also a member of the BDFA Board of Directors. The Guest of Honour in her remarks, expressed her appreciation to BDFA for organizing the [...]