World Food Safety Day 2026: From burden to solutions – safe food everywhere

Published on March 10, 2026

This communication toolkit was developed by WHO and FAO to present information about World Food Safety Day 2026 and this year’s theme, and to share ideas on how to take part in the celebrations on (or around) 7 June 2026.

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