2026年世界食品安全日：从负担到解决方案——世界各地的安全食品

safe food everywhereFrom burdento solutions Communication toolkit About World Food Safety Day Progress in food safety is possible when we use the best availableevidence to guide clear, targeted action. Foodborne diseases are asignificant global burden, causing at least 200 different illnesses andaffecting health, livelihoods, education and economies. Yet, theyare largely preventable. When we work together to build the rightknowledge—identifying, prioritizing, and applying effective solutions—we can ensure that our food is and remains safe. Collective action helpsprevent the consumption of food contaminated by pathogenic bacteria,viruses, parasites, or harmful chemicals. Data release! This World Food Safety Day, we recognize that data on illness, itsburden and lost lives can empower us to move from its burden to morefocused and cost-effective solutions. By identifying the highest risksand applying evidence-based measures, we can ensure safer food foreveryone, everywhere. Watch out for the WHO foodborne disease estimates datarelease in the week leading up to 7 June which will providea powerful new evidence base for action. World Food Safety Day theme Everyone in the food chain—from farmers and producers,to transporters, retailers, food inspectors, cooks andconsumers—benefits from science and clear guidance onhow to prevent contamination and illness. Governmentscan translate data into cost-effective policies andinterventions, food businesses can improve practices,and individuals can make evidence-based decisions. ThisWorld Food Safety Day we emphasize that health data ispower: understanding the magnitude, distribution andimpact of risks in food allows us to make food as safe aspossible. From burden to solutions– safe food everywhere Foodborne diseases may affect everyone everywhere, andunderstanding the extent of the burden allows nationalauthorities and business owners to take targeted action.Reliable data on the health burden of unsafe food is thefoundation for evidence-based policies, coordinatedmultisectoral action, and informed consumer choices.© WHO / Sue Price Sustained commitment, supported by robust data andscience, can help address the burden of foodborne diseasethrough practical solutions, ensuring that food is safe foreveryone, everywhere and appropriate health services areprovided to those affected. The first steps in ensuring food safety is toidentify who the most affected are, where theyare, and why they are getting sick. Measuringthe public health impact of unsafe food andranking them by causative agents helpsidentify priorities for action. The burden datahelps national stakeholders develop specificinterventions and allocate resources. Riskmanagers can use this information to identifythe global food safety standards that will workmost effectively for their situation. WHO foodborne disease estimates In 2026, WHO will release the most comprehensive global,regional, and first-ever nationalestimatesof the foodbornedisease burden (2000-2021). These estimates highlight wherethe burden is greater by ranking harmful agents in food,helping governments prioritize risk management measuresand resource allocation for consumer protection. The 2026edition will provide the first such national-level estimates. Thiswill fill a huge data gap and empower countries to strengthennational food control systems and reduce future burden. Thereport will also include the economic burden estimates offoodborne diseases. Codex Alimentarius Substantial knowledge on solutions has been developed through theCodex Alimentarius. This “Food Code” is a collection of standards,guidelines and codes of practice adopted by the Codex AlimentariusCommission. When implemented, Codex standards and related texts protectconsumer health and facilitate fair practices in the food trade - objectivesthey have advanced for over six decades. Each year, the ‘food code’ grows –new standards are introduced and existing standards are updatedas new data become available. Key messages Science andevidence on impactinform decisionsand build trust Risk rankingguides action Foodborne diseasesare preventable Targeted actionsreap results Measuring the impact of foodbornehazards nationally allows countriesto identify and prioritize food safetyrisks, allocating resources moreeffectively and helping them targetinterventions where they mattermost, saving lives and resources. Reliable data on foodborne diseasesassists governments, food businessesand individuals to make informeddecisions. Knowing where the highrisks are allows us to focus on cost-effective interventions and protectpublic health. When clear and achievable strategicactions are designed based on sounddata, the results can be significant,impactful and fast. Scientific research, surveillancedata, and standardized assessmentsunderpin informed decisions.Evidence-based approachesstrengthen national food controlsystems and public confidence. Foodborne diseasesimpact theeconomy Multi