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 right 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 for Watch out for the WHO foodborne disease estimates datarelease in the week leading up to 7 June which will provide World Food Safety Day theme From burden to solutions– safe food everywhere 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, 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 the© 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 for 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 data 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 2026 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 - objectives Key messages Risk rankingguides action Science andevidence on impactinform decisions Foodborne diseasesare preventable Targeted actionsreap results When clear and achievable strategic Reliable data on foodborne diseasesassists governments, food businessesand individuals to make informeddecisions. Knowing where the highrisks are allows us to focus on cost- Measuring the impact of foodbornehazards nationally allows countriesto identify and prioritize food safetyrisks, allocating resources moreeffectively and helping them target actions are designed based on sounddata, the results can be significant, Scientific research, surveillancedata, and standardized assessmentsunderpin informed decisions.Evidence-based approaches Foodborne diseasesimpact the Patterns offoodborne diseasescontinue to evolve Multisectoralcollaboration Burdenis not equallydistributed Foodborne diseases impact theeconomy through factors such asmedical expenses, time lost dueto illness, and lower productivity.Unsafe foods are placing a heavy Foodborne disease data, such ascases or deaths, should be collectedregularly to guide prevention actions.The epidemiology of foodbornediseases evolves over time due to Food safety cannot be achievedin isolation. Health, agriculture,trade, environment, and consumerprotection sectors must worktogether. Coordinated policies The burden is not distributedevenly across populations: somecommunities are affected far more Facts and figures ••Many foodborne diseases can be prevented through well-establishedmeasures such as washing, peeling, cooking, pasteurizing, safe foodhandling, improved irrigation and effective official controls. However,sustained commitment is needed to translate these measures into ••The relative contributions to the burden from the various foodbornedisease agents differ geographically and entail different risks fordifferent populations. There is no “one size fits all” solution. This is ••Some hazards transmitted in food can make people sick right away(their effect is often acute), while others can cause chronic healthproblems such as heart disease and certain types of cancer and© WHO / Sue Price ••The Codex Alimentarius includes 238 standards, 91 guidelines, 58codes of practice, and over 10 000 quantitative standards coveringmaximum levels for contaminants in food and food add