Objectives and Targets

The World Food Safety Day (WFSD) is celebrated to draw attention and inspire action to help prevent, detect, and manage foodborne risks. This day emphasizes the importance of food safety to ensure the health and well-being of populations and to foster economic development and agriculture, market access, tourism, and sustainable development.

Here are the primary objectives and targets of World Food Safety Day:

OBJECTIVES

1. RAISE AWARENESS:

Increase awareness among the public, food businesses, and governments about the crucial role of food safety in ensuring health and nutrition, reducing foodborne illnesses, and improving food security.

2. PROMOTE COLLABORATION:

Encourage cooperation and collaboration among food industry, academia, food safety authorities, food industry stakeholders, UN organizations, and international food safety networks to share knowledge, best practices, and resources.

3. EDUCATE AND INFORM:

Educate consumers about safe food handling practices and inform them about the latest developments and challenges in food safety.

4. SUPPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:

Highlight the significance of food safety in promoting economic development through the facilitation of trade and market access for food products.

5. FOSTER INNOVATION AND IMPROVEMENT:

Encourage the development and application of new technologies and practices that enhance food safety standards across the food supply chain.

6. STRENGTHEN FOOD SAFETY SYSTEMS:

Advocate for the strengthening of national and global food safety systems and regulatory frameworks to effectively manage foodborne risks.

TARGETS

1. REDUCTION IN FOODBORNE ILLNESSES

Significantly reduce the incidence of foodborne diseases globally, contributing to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 2 (Zero Hunger) and Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being).

2. GLOBAL FOOD SAFETY CULTURE:

Cultivate a strong culture of food safety worldwide, where governments, industry, and consumers prioritize and work together towards safer food.

3. IMPROVED FOOD SAFETY STANDARDS

Enhance food safety standards and practices across all sectors of the food industry, from production to consumption.

4. ENHANCED INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION:

Strengthen international cooperation and partnerships to improve food safety standards globally, facilitating safe trade and protecting consumer health.

5. INCREASED FOOD SAFETY INVESTMENTS:

Encourage governments and private sector stakeholders to increase investments in food safety research, infrastructure, and human resource development.

By addressing these objectives and working towards these targets, World Food Safety Day aims to create a safer, healthier, and more prosperous world for everyone.