Safe food for everyone
Led by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), World Food Safety Day brings together governments, scientists, communities, and businesses to improve food safety around the world.
Food safety helps to prevent foodborne illness, protect vulnerable people, support confidence in food, and it also strengthens New Zealand’s reputation for food that is trusted by everyone, everywhere.
World Food Safety Day theme
The theme for World Food Safety Day 2026 was 'From burden to solutions – safe food everywhere'. It focused on using evidence, science, and practical action to help reduce foodborne illness.
Media release: New booklet gives science-backed food safety tips for people with low immunity
World Food Safety Day – World Health Organization
World Food Safety Day 2026 – Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Resources and related information
Food monitoring and surveillance