{"id":3479,"date":"2025-06-07T10:58:55","date_gmt":"2025-06-07T05:28:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=3479"},"modified":"2025-10-18T13:16:39","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T07:46:39","slug":"world-food-safety-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-food-safety-day\/","title":{"rendered":"World Food Safety Day 2025, Date, Theme, and India\u2019s Role in Safe Food Practices"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-food-safety-day\/#World_Food_Safety_Day_2025\" >World Food Safety Day 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-food-safety-day\/#World_Food_Safety_Day_2025_Theme\" >World Food Safety Day 2025 Theme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-food-safety-day\/#World_Food_Safety_Day_2025_Importance\" >World Food Safety Day 2025 Importance\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-food-safety-day\/#Food_Safety_in_India\" >Food Safety in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-food-safety-day\/#Food_Safety_Rules_in_India\" >Food Safety Rules in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-food-safety-day\/#Food_Safety_Standards_in_India\" >Food Safety Standards in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-food-safety-day\/#Food_Safety_and_Standards_Authority_of_India\" >Food Safety and Standards Authority of India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-food-safety-day\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-food-safety-day\/#World_Food_Safety_Day_2025_FAQs\" >World Food Safety Day 2025 FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h1><b>World Food Safety Day 2025, Date, Theme, and India\u2019s Role in Safe Food Practices<\/b><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every year on <\/span><b>7 June<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the world comes together to observe <\/span><b>World Food Safety Day 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a significant global campaign that emphasizes the importance of safe food for all. As foodborne illnesses continue to affect millions of people globally, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. <\/span><b>World Food Safety Day 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> aims to inspire collective action that prevents, detects, and manages food safety risks. The initiative is led jointly by the <\/span><b>World Health Organization (WHO)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the <\/span><b>Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the United Nations, encouraging everyone. From farmers and food processors to consumers and regulators\u2014to do their part in ensuring food safety.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>World Food Safety Day 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reminds us that access to safe food is not only a fundamental human right but also a key factor in achieving global health, economic prosperity, sustainable agriculture, and development.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/list-of-national-and-international-days\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>National and International Days 2025<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"World_Food_Safety_Day_2025\"><\/span><b>World Food Safety Day 2025<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The observance of <\/span><b>World Food Safety Day 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on 7 June serves as a vital reminder that food safety is everyone\u2019s responsibility. With an estimated <\/span><b>600 million cases of foodborne illnesses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> annually and <\/span><b>420,000 deaths<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> each year, unsafe food poses a significant threat to global public health and economic development. In fact, foodborne diseases are estimated to cost low- and middle-income countries <\/span><b>US$110 billion annually<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/important-days-in-june-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">List of Important Days in June 2025 National and International<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>World Food Safety Day 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> aims to address these challenges by encouraging greater awareness and stronger action among governments, food producers, scientists, civil society, and consumers. The campaign promotes the message that safe food is critical at every stage of the food chain\u2014from production and harvesting to processing, distribution, and consumption.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"World_Food_Safety_Day_2025_Theme\"><\/span><b>World Food Safety Day 2025 Theme<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The theme for <\/span><b>World Food Safety Day 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is <\/span><b>\u201cFood Safety: Science in Action.\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This theme emphasizes the critical role of scientific research and innovation in ensuring food safety. Science helps us understand how food becomes unsafe and how to implement practical solutions to prevent contamination. From detecting harmful bacteria and viruses to setting safety standards and monitoring compliance, science is the backbone of effective food safety systems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/important-days-in-may-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Important Days in May 2025<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By highlighting this theme, <\/span><b>World Food Safety Day 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> urges nations to invest in research, technology, and data-driven policies that can significantly reduce foodborne diseases. It also calls on all stakeholders to adopt scientifically sound practices in their daily operations, ensuring a safer food supply for current and future generations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"World_Food_Safety_Day_2025_Importance\"><\/span><b>World Food Safety Day 2025 Importance\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raises global awareness about foodborne risks and the impact of unsafe food on public health.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Highlights the role of science in preventing, detecting, and managing food safety hazards.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Draws attention to the economic burden of foodborne diseases\u2014estimated at US$ 110 billion annually in low- and middle-income countries.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promotes collaboration between governments, food producers, and consumers to strengthen food safety systems.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supports the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by ensuring access to safe and nutritious food for all.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emphasizes food safety across the entire food chain\u2014from production and processing to preparation and consumption.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protects vulnerable populations, including children, pregnant women, and the elderly, from severe foodborne illnesses.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourages national and international actions to enhance food safety legislation, infrastructure, and education.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strengthens trust in food systems, boosting trade, tourism, and economic development.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Empowers individuals and communities to make informed food choices and handle food responsibly<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Food_Safety_in_India\"><\/span><b>Food Safety in India<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In India, food safety is a critical concern due to the country\u2019s vast population and diverse food landscape. Contaminated food continues to cause health hazards across rural and urban areas. To address this, <\/span><b>World Food Safety Day 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> brings renewed focus on the urgent need to improve food handling practices across the country.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Indian government, along with organizations like the <\/span><b>Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, has launched several campaigns to improve awareness and enforce better safety practices. Initiatives such as the \u201cEat Right India\u201d movement and Swachh Bharat Mission align well with the goals of <\/span><b>World Food Safety Day 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, targeting hygiene, healthy eating, and food safety. Public education, capacity-building programs for food handlers, and community engagement are vital aspects of India&#8217;s food safety mission.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Food_Safety_Rules_in_India\"><\/span><b>Food Safety Rules in India<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India has implemented several food safety rules aimed at minimizing the risk of foodborne illnesses. The <\/span><b>Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provides the legal framework for enforcing these rules. Under this act, food businesses must obtain licenses, undergo regular inspections, and comply with hygiene regulations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the help of <\/span><b>World Food Safety Day 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, there is an increased push to reinforce these rules more strictly, especially in informal sectors like street food vending, which are widespread in India. Regulatory authorities are focusing on safe food handling, personal hygiene, and proper waste management to mitigate contamination risks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, FSSAI\u2019s \u201cFoSTaC\u201d (Food Safety Training and Certification) program trains food business operators in best practices, reflecting the spirit of <\/span><b>World Food Safety Day 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by promoting safety from farm to fork.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Food_Safety_Standards_in_India\"><\/span><b>Food Safety Standards in India<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India\u2019s food safety standards are primarily governed by the <\/span><b>FSSAI<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which sets the benchmark for food quality and safety. These standards cover a wide range of areas including food additives, packaging, labeling, contaminants, pesticide residues, and more. As part of its alignment with global safety frameworks, FSSAI regularly updates its standards based on emerging scientific evidence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the context of <\/span><b>World Food Safety Day 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, these standards gain added importance. The campaign motivates policymakers and industry leaders to prioritize stringent adherence to these benchmarks. The ongoing improvement of food safety standards is not just about compliance but about protecting public health and strengthening trust in the food supply system.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5579 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"400-X-180cdr-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/mains\/upsc-qep-2026-batch-5-english\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/400-X-180cdr-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5579 msDefaultImage\" title=\"400 X 180cdr\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5580 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/qep-pocket-notes-2.0\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5580 msDefaultImage\" title=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5581 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/toppers-handwritten-upsc-pyq-4-books\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5581 msDefaultImage\" title=\"web site banner toppers book. 400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Food_Safety_and_Standards_Authority_of_India\"><\/span><b>Food Safety and Standards Authority of India<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> plays a pivotal role in maintaining and regulating food safety across the country. As an autonomous body under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, FSSAI is responsible for framing regulations, conducting inspections, issuing certifications, and creating public awareness campaigns.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through initiatives that echo the goals of <\/span><b>World Food Safety Day 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, FSSAI has taken proactive steps to make food safety a part of everyday life in India. Its campaigns focus on educating consumers, empowering food handlers, and enhancing transparency in the food supply chain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FSSAI also collaborates with international organizations to harmonize Indian food standards with global best practices\u2014another key principle underscored by <\/span><b>World Food Safety Day 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. With growing consumer demand for transparency and safety, FSSAI&#8217;s role is more vital than ever in ensuring that what reaches our plates is both nutritious and safe.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>World Food Safety Day 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is more than a commemorative event. It is a global movement aimed at transforming how the world thinks about, handles, and regulates food. In India, the campaign provides a valuable platform to raise awareness about safe food practices, empower consumers, and hold stakeholders accountable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By aligning with the theme <\/span><b>\u201cFood Safety: Science in Action\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>World Food Safety Day 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> calls for the integration of scientific knowledge into food systems to prevent illnesses and economic losses. Whether you\u2019re a policy-maker, a food business operator, a scientist, or a consumer, you have a role to play in making food safe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let <\/span><b>World Food Safety Day 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> be a reminder that safe food is essential\u2014not just for our health, but for our future.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Are you preparing for UPSC 2025? <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/prelims\/prelims-samadhaan-mentorship-2025?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=home_page&amp;utm_campaign=course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Join IAShub\u2019s UPSC coaching batches<\/b><\/a><b> to boost your preparation. Enroll now!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"World_Food_Safety_Day_2025_FAQs\"><\/span><b>World Food Safety Day 2025 FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-3481 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-3481{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-3481 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-3481{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-3481.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-3481.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-3481.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-3481.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-3481.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  padding: 7px;\r\n  background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  margin-right: 0px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single{\r\n background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.ea-expand a{\r\n  background: #cfe2ff !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion{\r\n  margin-bottom: 1rem;\r\n  margin-top: 1rem;\r\n}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1748689341\"><div id=\"sp-ea-3481\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"1\" data-scroll-active-item=\"1\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div id=\"eap-preloader-3481\" class=\"accordion-preloader\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/plugins\/easy-accordion-free\/public\/assets\/ea_loader.svg\" alt=\"Loader image\"\/><\/div><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-34810\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse34810\" aria-controls=\"collapse34810\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> What is the purpose of World Food Safety Day 2025?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse34810\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3481\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-34810\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">World Food Safety Day 2025 aims to raise global awareness about foodborne risks and promote actions that ensure food safety across the entire supply chain from farm to table.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-34811\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse34811\" aria-controls=\"collapse34811\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the theme of World Food Safety Day 2025?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse34811\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3481\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-34811\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The theme for World Food Safety Day 2025 is <\/span><b>\u201cFood Safety: Science in Action,\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> emphasizing the critical role of science in detecting, preventing, and managing food safety risks.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-34812\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse34812\" aria-controls=\"collapse34812\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Why is food safety important?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse34812\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3481\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-34812\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Food safety is essential to prevent illnesses, protect public health, boost economic growth, and ensure sustainable food systems. Contaminated food can lead to diseases ranging from diarrhea to cancer.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-34813\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse34813\" aria-controls=\"collapse34813\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Who organizes World Food Safety Day?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse34813\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3481\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-34813\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">World Food Safety Day is jointly organized by the <\/span><b>World Health Organization (WHO)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and the <\/span><b>Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> of the United Nations, with support from member states and other stakeholders.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-34814\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse34814\" aria-controls=\"collapse34814\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How is food safety maintained in India?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse34814\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3481\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-34814\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In India, food safety is regulated by the <\/span><b>Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> through strict rules, licensing, inspections, and public awareness campaigns to ensure food is safe for consumption.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>World Food Safety Day 2025 was observed on 7 June with the theme \u201cFood Safety: Science in Action.\u201d Discover India\u2019s initiatives, FSSAI\u2019s role, key facts, and how this global event promotes safer food practices across the supply chain.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3479","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3479","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3479"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3479\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6085,"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3479\/revisions\/6085"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3479"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3479"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3479"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}