World Food Safety Day 2024

World Food Safety
Day 2024

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Food Safety Prepare for the Unexpected

This World Food Safety Day on 7 June 2024 will throw light on food safety incidents. This theme highlights the importance of being prepared for any food safety challenges that may arise, from unexpected disruptions in the food chain to natural disasters. Food safety can be impacted by crises like natural disasters, Supply chain disruptions, and Technical failures.  No matter who you are or what you do, you play an important role in making sure food is safe to eat.

Join us in various activities we have lined up to mark the day from the 21st of May till the 7th of June 2024. Register and participate in the events. Also, help us spread the word.

Food Safety Works presents the ‘5 Keys to Food Safety’ in the spirit of pushing food safety to the last mile.

‘5 Keys to Food Safety’ the initiative by the World Health Organization (WHO) is a simple yet powerful tool. This easy-to-remember guide outlines five core practices that can dramatically reduce the risk of foodborne illness at home, in restaurants, and everywhere food is handled.

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World Food Safety Day 2024’s theme, “Food Safety: Prepare for the Unexpected,” underscores the importance of crisis preparedness in the food industry. A robust crisis management plan can prevent the breakdown of your food safety management system during unforeseen events.

By participating in this training, your team will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively manage a food safety crisis and ensure the continued safety of your products and your brand.

In support of #LabelPadhegaIndia

Do cashew cookies contain cashews? Or is Diet Coke a better choice than the normal Coke? Are you also confused while buying your favourite food items?

An accurate label reading technique can make you a smart consumer.

This free webinar will allow you to learn how to read and decode different contents on the food label including ingredients, health claims and nutritional information.

Food safety essay competition

Be a Food Hero! Essay Writing Competition for World Food Safety Day 2024

Calling all future food safety champions!

On the occasion of World Food Safety Day on 7th June 2024, we’re excited to announce an essay writing competition for young minds! This year’s theme is “Food Safety: Ensuring a Healthy Future.”

Have you ever wondered what happens if something goes wrong in the food supply chain? How do we keep food safe even during unexpected challenges?

This competition is your chance to showcase your knowledge and creativity! In your essay, tell us:

  • What is a potential crisis that could threaten food safety? (Think power outages, natural disasters, supply chain disruptions)
  • How can we use effective crisis management to prevent the breakdown of the food safety system? (Explore communication, emergency procedures, and adaptation)
  • How can young people like you play a role in ensuring food safety during a crisis? (Ideas on communication, promoting healthy habits, and supporting local food systems)

This competition is open to all students from Std. 7th to 12th.

The essay should not exceed 700 words.

The last date to submit your essay is 3rd June 2024

Winners will receive a gift hamper from Food Safety Works.

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