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'World Food Safety Day' 2024 (WFSD) is celebrated every year on 7 June all over the world. According to the United Nations, it is important to celebrate this special day all over the world so that people understand the importance of food. The purpose behind celebrating this special day was to ensure that people keep their food items safe from any danger. It has to be searched and preserved properly. So that everyone can get to eat safe food.
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) work together with countries and other groups to celebrate this day. World Food Safety Day is an opportunity for everyone to work hard to make sure that the food we eat is safe for our health.
When did this start?
The United Nations General Assembly decided to celebrate Food Safety Day on 20 December 2018 and fixed 7 June for this. Food Safety Day was celebrated for the first time in the year 2019. According to the World Health Organization, about 1.6 million people fall ill every day due to bad food, while about 340 children under the age of 5 die due to poor quality food, which is a matter of concern. Keeping this in mind, the need to celebrate World Food Day was felt.
What is the theme this year?
Every year the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) sets a theme under which World Food Safety Day is celebrated. The theme of World Food Safety Day 2024 is 'Safe Food, Better Health'. It is worth mentioning that food safety is an important issue that affects everyone. Unsafe food can cause many health problems.
keeping health safety in mind
A safe diet prevents disease and promotes health. Contaminated food can cause foodborne illnesses, which can be especially dangerous for vulnerable populations such as children, pregnant women, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems.
Economic impact
Foodborne illnesses impose a significant economic burden due to increased health care costs and lost productivity. Ensuring food safety can help reduce these costs and improve economic stability.
global food trade
International trade requires safe food. Countries must adhere to food safety standards to ensure that their food products are acceptable in global markets.
continuous development
Food security is linked to several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including health, hunger and economic growth. Ensuring safe food contributes to achieving these goals.
World Food Safety Day is a reminder that everyone has a role to play in making the food we eat safe. By becoming aware of the importance of food safety, we can help prevent foodborne illnesses and promote good health for all. Let's use this day to teach ourselves and others how to handle food safely and responsibly.