The key actors in the FAO-implemented and Republic of Korea-funded Action to support implementation of Codex AMR Texts (ACT) project met for state-of-the-project discussions in the Plurinational State of Bolivia on 24–28 June. The meeting, which started in La Paz, aimed to evaluate the progress of the ACT project, which is being implemented in six countries, and deliberate on the strategic direction for the upcoming years, including a thorough review of work plans. On the first day of meetings, representatives of [...]

Para celebrar el Día Mundial de la Inocuidad de los Alimentos de este año, el Codex ha publicado un “estudio de casos” que muestra la manera en que un país utilizó los textos del Codex para resolver un brote de una enfermedad transmitida por los alimentos. En consonancia con el tema del Día Mundial de la Inocuidad de los Alimentos de este año: "Inocuidad de los alimentos: preparémonos para lo imprevisto", en el reportaje se relata la manera en que Honduras [...]

For "Safe Food, Sustainable Health" and under the slogan “Preparing for the Unexpected” and to raise awareness about food safety incidents and prepare for any emergency related to food safety and foodborne diseases the College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences, University of Baghdad in Iraq organized World Food Safety Day events. The events aimed to highlight the importance of food safety in achieving sustainable development goals, enhancing food security, and spreading awareness about the challenges facing this vital field. The events included two [...]

To commemorate and celebrate World Food Safety Day on 7 June 2024, the Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST) partnered with the London Professional Training Centre (LPTC) in Nigeria to mark the 2024 World Food Safety Day with the theme: ”Food Safety-Prepare for the Unexpected” at Otto Whitesand Market, Ebute-Metta, Lagos State,the largest market forseafoods (stockfish, periwinkle, prawns, etc.) snails and raw food items where both wholesalers and retailers converge to ply their trade in Lagos State, which [...]

As part of the FAO/WHO Codex Trust Fund project, the Kazakhstan Codex Alimentarius Group conducted field workshops under the theme of “Priority food safety issues” in eight regions of the country. In general, the seminars were held with the participation of specialists from the sanitary and epidemiological control of the Ministry of Health, the Committee for Veterinary Control and Surveillance of the Ministry of Agriculture, branches of the National Center of Expertise, the National Chamber of Food Producers, “Atameken”, scientists, teachers [...]

On Tuesday 25 June, a webinar brought together experts of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) to inform and inspire food safety professionals from across Europe and Central Asia to better manage known and emerging food safety risks. “FAO is working closely with the countries of the region to enhance their capacities to be prepared,” said Raimund Jehle, FAO Regional Programme Leader for Europe and Central Asia in his welcome words. [...]

To raise awareness on proper food safety and management, a workshop was held in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, on World Food Safety Day to help consumers, producers and officials focus on an issue often taken for granted. The workshop was organized by FAO, in partnership with Kyrgyz Economic University. “The date, 7 June is more than just a date on the calendar,” said Kuvatbek Bapaev, Acting FAO Deputy Representative in Kyrgyzstan and an FAO technical adviser, during his [...]

The Portuguese food and beverages company, Sumol Compal, celebrated World Food Safety Day for the third consecutive year this year. This celebration at Sumol Compal took place during the month of June across three sites on three separate days, opening its doors to students and recent graduates to raise awareness about the importance of preventing food safety incidents. Following a visit to production sites, participants were challenged to get involved in a case study simulating a supplier alert for a potential physical [...]

In Papua New Guinea, World Food Safety Day was celebrated at a conference attended by FAO and WHO representatives, with an opening speech given on behalf of the Minister for Agriculture and Livestock, Hon. John Boito, Coffee Minister, Livestock Minister and Oil Palm Minister. The Minister’s speech started with a background to Papua New Guinea’s membership of the Codex Alimentarius Commission and thanks to the Directors General of FAO and WHO for the “excellent work done by FAO, WHO and Codex [...]

El 7 de junio, OMEX Alimentaria, una empresa mexicana en carnes frías y lácteos celebró por segundo año consecutivo el Día Mundial de la Inocuidad de los Alimentos. Este año, participaron 2 plantas de producción y 8 centros de distribución en el país, con más de 1 000 colaboradores. El evento se convirtió en una jornada de aprendizaje y diversión, centrada en la importancia de mantener altos estándares de inocuidad en toda la cadena de producción, distribución y venta. Durante la celebración, se [...]