On 7 June, the world marks World Food Safety Day – an initiative of the World Health Organization and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, which draws attention to the importance of safe food for human health, economies and sustainable development.
The theme of the 2026 campaign is “From burden to solutions – safe food everywhere”. It emphasises the need to use reliable data, science-based approaches and effective management systems through which food-related risks can be prevented, detected and managed in a timely manner.
Food safety is the responsibility of all stakeholders across the food chain – from producers and suppliers, through processors, retailers and food service establishments, to consumers. For organisations, this means clearly defined processes, control of critical points, traceability, supplier management, staff training and continuous monitoring of compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
In this context, standards and good practices for food safety management play a key role. They help organisations build structured, verifiable and sustainable processes that reduce the risk of incidents, increase customer confidence and support market access.
Consejo supports organisations in the development, implementation and maintenance of management systems, including in the areas of food safety, quality, environment, occupational health and safety, and information security. Our approach is focused on practical solutions tailored to the activities, size, risks and actual processes of each organisation.
World Food Safety Day reminds us that safe food is not a one-off action, but the result of systematic work, informed decisions and commitment at all levels.