World Food Safety Day

World Food Safety Day on 7 June promotes action to prevent, detect and manage foodborne risks so that everyone has safe food.

  • UK
  • USA
  • Ireland (not marked)
  • Canada (not marked)
  • Australia (not marked)
  • New Zealand (not marked)
  • International
OrganiserWHO and FAO
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Last checked19 October 2026
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About the day

The World Health Organization and FAO jointly lead the day. It aims to put food safety on the public agenda and reduce the burden of foodborne illness worldwide.

Dates for the next three years

YearDateWhereStatus
2027Monday 7 June 2027UK, USA, InternationalSame date every year
2028Wednesday 7 June 2028UK, USA, InternationalSame date every year
2029Thursday 7 June 2029UK, USA, InternationalSame date every year

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