What's Happening?
A planning webinar for World Food Safety Day 2026 is scheduled for April 7, featuring experts from the World Health Organization (WHO), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and the Codex Secretariat. The event will focus on the theme 'From burden
to solutions – safe food everywhere,' coinciding with the release of the second edition of the FERG report. This report provides updated estimates on the global burden of foodborne diseases, using more comprehensive data and disease-specific models. The webinar aims to discuss these findings and explore solutions to combat foodborne illnesses worldwide.
Why It's Important?
World Food Safety Day serves as a critical platform for raising awareness about the importance of food safety and the global efforts required to combat foodborne diseases. The updated FERG report offers a deeper analysis of foodborne hazards and health effects, which is crucial for developing effective strategies to reduce the incidence of foodborne illnesses. By engaging international experts and stakeholders, the webinar seeks to foster collaboration and share best practices in food safety, ultimately contributing to improved public health outcomes globally.
