Upcoming World Food Safety Day events

The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Lisbon, Portugal will hold a series of events on campus to celebrate World Food Safety Day. The initiative is designed to bring together academia, food producers, public authorities, students, researchers, industry representatives and consumers in a participatory and science-based celebration of food safety. The programme includes: Scientific talks and short communication sessions (“Mini Talks”); Hands-on workshops on fermented foods, breadmaking, kefir, miso and naturally fermented [...]

As part of the World Food Safety Day celebrations, the National Service for Agrifood Public Health, Safety and Quality (SENASICA) will hold a 4 km “Race for Food Safety” and 2 km Walk to promote awareness of food safety and encourage collaboration among researchers, students, regulators, members of the food industry, and consumers. Through sports, interactive activities, and outreach initiatives, the event seeks to reinforce the importance of food safety [...]

To mark World Food Safety Day 2026, Veraliment CEO Andrés García will join journalist Claudia Moreno on the radio programme GastroSER Castilla-La Mancha to raise awareness about the importance of food safety in everyday life. Under this year’s theme, “From burden to solutions: safe food everywhere”, the programme will explain how food safety helps protect public health, prevent foodborne diseases and strengthen consumer confidence. Aimed at the general public, the discussion will highlight how [...]

Grupo CALROD is a Mexican industrial food service company that provides meals in multiple dining facilities across different locations. Our Quality Department works continuously to strengthen food safety culture, hygiene practices, process control, and preventive actions among food handlers and operational staff. For World Food Safety Day 2026, CALROD is organizing an internal awareness campaign focused on prevention and practical food safety actions under the theme: “From burden to solutions.” Activities include: * Food [...]

In 2026, for the sixth year, we are proud to invite you to take part in our Polish initiative organized as part of the global World Food Safety Day observance established by FAO and WHO. This year’s theme, "From Burden to Solutions – Safe Food Everywhere", highlights the importance of collaboration, innovation, and practical action in addressing today’s food safety challenges across the entire supply chain. The 2026 edition focuses on the [...]

For the sixth consecutive year, FAO, the Pan America Health Organization (PAHO), the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), the International Regional Organization for Agricultural Health (OIRSA), and the FAO/WHO Coordinating Committee for Latin America and the Caribbean (CCLAC) are joining forces to celebrate World Food Safety Day through a joint webinar, bringing together different actors from the agrifood chain to share knowledge and experiences. Date: 8 JuneTime: 11:00 (UTC-4)Registration: [...]

In Honduras to commemorate World Food Safety Day 2026, an event will be held under the theme “Road to Safety.”   The event will be an educational and interactive day, primarily aimed at university students, public institutions, academia, the private sector, and stakeholders involved in food safety. The activities will include awareness-raising sessions, thematic stations, and interactive activities designed to promote the importance of ensuring safe food at all stages of the [...]

In observance of the World Food Safety Day 2026, the Research Center in Food and Development (Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo, CIAD), Hermosillo, Mexico, will host a conference “Global Food Safety: the role of the World Health Organization.” The event will provide an opportunity to reflect on the importance of ensuring safe and accessible food for all. The keynote address will be delivered by Dr Luz María De Regil, [...]

In celebration of World Food Safety Day 2026, the National Institute for Quality Control in Health (INCQS) will host the II World Food Safety Day Symposium on 8 June 2026 in Brazil. Under the theme "From burden to solutions: safe food everywhere", the symposium will bring together experts to discuss current challenges in food safety, including the impacts of climate change on food systems, emerging contaminants and antimicrobial resistance from a One Health [...]

As part of the celebration of World Food Safety Day 2026, the Study Group on Risk and Resilience in Food Safety (GERRSAL), affiliated with the Federal University of São Paulo, will host a hybrid event bringing together representatives from government, academia, regulatory agencies, and the food sector to discuss current challenges and advances in food safety, regulation, innovation, and sustainability. Coordinated by Prof. Dr Elke Stedefeldt, with vice-coordination by Prof. Dr Laís [...]