Happy World Food Safety Day, fellow food safety ambassadors!

This annual event serves as a crucial reminder that safe food is vital for everyone's health and well-being. This year’s theme underlines the importance of being prepared for food safety incidents, no matter how mild or severe they can be.

Food safety incidents are situations where there is a potential or confirmed health risk associated with food consumption. These incidents, which can occur due to accidents, inadequate controls, food fraud, or natural events, pose a potential health risk. Managing them requires dedicated efforts from policymakers, food safety authorities, farmers, and food businesses. But consumers can also play an active role!

Let's support #WorldFoodSafetyDay to raise awareness, share knowledge, and inspire action to prevent foodborne illness. By working together, we can build stronger food safety systems, ensure access to safe and nutritious food for all, and ultimately, create a healthier world. Let's all be prepared for the unexpected!