Via Rovigo Indústria, Comércio e Distribuição de Produtos Alimentícios S.A. / Pot of Foods, a food distribution company located in São Paulo, Brazil, celebrated World Food Safety Day 2025 with a dedicated Food Safety Week, held 3– 6 June, under the global theme “Science in Action.” The company involved 100 percent of its employees in a series of practical and educational activities designed to reinforce food safety culture and promote the application of scientific principles in daily operations. Key initiatives included staff training on hygiene, [...]

On 6 June, the National Institute for Quality Control in Health, INCQS/Fiocruz, held a symposium to celebrate World Food Safety Day under the theme “Food Safety: Science in Action.”  The event gathered around 200 participants and featured expert presentations from the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA), the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA), and INCQS highlighting key topics such as chemical contaminants in food, the role of proficiency testing, and the link between ultra-processed foods and [...]

UP-RISE, the EU-AU Partnership for Resilient, Inclusive and Safe Food Systems for Everyone is organizing two symposia on Wednesday 4 and Thursday 5 June for Next Gen Food Safety Practitioners.  Four EU-funded projects —FS4Africa (Food Safety for Africa), UP-RISE (EU-AU Partnership for Resilient, Inclusive and Safe Food Systems for Everyone), HD4A (Healthy Diets 4Africa) and FCI4Africa (Fair Food and Trade Systems for Africa) — are co-organizing two webinars targeted at young and early-stage researchers from European and African universities. Date: Wednesday 4 [...]

III Food Engineering Conference (III Jornada de Ingeniería de Alimentos) will take place in the framework of World Food Safety Day 2025, which will include conferences related to food safety in the food industry, with a commercial stand for food companies. Conference topics will include: "Science in Action" Food Safety 360° Food Safety 4.0 Aimed at students and the general public. Date: Saturday 7 JuneTime: 8:00-12:00 Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)Location: Universidad Nacional Experimental Simón Rodríguez Núcleo Barquisimeto Estado Lara, Venezuela Read more World Food Safety Day 2025 events     [...]

Society of Food and Environmental Health (SFEH) invites everyone to test food safety knowledge with 15 fun trivia questions about essential food safety practices and the science behind them. The quiz provides instant explanations to boost understanding. Top scorers will win prizes. An Educational Restaurant inside the University in Macau will celebrate World Food Safety Day by a joint activity coorganized by the International Food Safety Association (IFSA) and SFEH. More information here. Register here Read more World Food Safety Day 2025 events        

To commemorate World Food Safety Day 2025, the National Bureau of Agricultural Commodity and Food Standards (ACFS) of Thailand will organize an advocacy event at Thonburi Market Place. The event will feature a panel discussion on “The Science Behind Food Safety: From Farm to Market, From Market to Table,” highlighting the role of science in ensuring safe food across the supply chain. Additional activities will include the official presentation of the Q Market signage, recognizing the market's commitment to food safety [...]

The Institute of Food Quality, Safety, and Security at the Ricardo Palma University in Peru has issued a call for papers and scientifically reviewed posters on the central theme of “Innovative scientific, technological, and other applications to ensure food safety for humans and animals”. These will be selected for a seminar to be held at the university 9 June in celebration of World Food Safety Day. The call is open to all students and graduates at any university licensed by the [...]

In 2025, for the fifth year, Foodfakty is invites you to take part in their Polish initiative organized as part of the global World Food Safety Day observance led by FAO and WHO. This year’s theme, “Food Safety: Science in Action”, highlights the vital role of scientific knowledge and its practical application in everyday efforts to ensure safe food. From laboratory research to modern technologies used in production, processing, and distribution, science equips us with tools and solutions that protect public [...]

In celebration of World Food Safety Day 2025 under the theme “Food Safety: Science in Action,” students from the Faculty of Hospitality Management, Tourism, and Gastronomy at Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola (Peru) organized a seminar and hands-on awareness activities highlighting the importance of proper handwashing and the distinction between washing and disinfecting to prevent foodborne illnesses. Led by Professor Alejandra Longa López, the activities were carried out as part of the course Sanitation and Hygiene of Food and Beverages. The event featured expert guest speakers including [...]

Staff at the Marriott Hotel in Lagos celebrated in a day of food safety awareness raising. The event started with a welcome note from the General Manager to all attendees. There was a presentation for the day by the Hygiene and Food Safety Manager, Victoria Ofoji Macaulay. This was followed by a discussion session led by various dignitaries spanning the food chain who spoke on their roles in safeguarding food. There was also an art challenge session, where participants were encouraged to [...]