World Food Safety Day
World Food Safety Day is marked yearly on June 7 in order to detect, manage, and prevent foodborne risks and enhance human health. The day is observed to promote awareness of the health risks associated with eating contaminated food and with emphasizing the importance of personal hygiene in everyday life.
Food safety is necessary for good human health, economic prosperity, long-term development, and agricultural and tourism expansion. It aids in the prevention of infections and infectious disorders caused by contaminated food. The day is observed to raise awareness of such issues and to encourage people and authorities to take appropriate steps to maintain food safety.
Theme For World Food Safety Day
‘Safer food, greater health’ is the theme for World Food Safety Day 2022. The World Health Organization (WHO) announced the topic, which emphasizes the importance of safer food in improving human health.
History Of World Food Safety Day
On December 20, 2018, the United Nations General Assembly declared World Food Safety Day to honor the benefits of safe food. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) collaborate to make the day a success.