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World Food Safety Day 2025: Why Food Safety Matters More Than Ever

Every year on 7th June, we celebrate World Food Safety Day — a global initiative by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to raise awareness about the importance of safe food.
At JPQA Consulting, we believe food safety is not just a compliance box to tick — it’s a responsibility to protect public health and build consumer trust.

Why is Food Safety Critical?

Unsafe food causes an estimated 600 million cases of foodborne illnesses annually, resulting in 420,000 deaths worldwide (WHO data). From farm to fork, every step in the food supply chain carries potential risks.
In Australia, where the food industry is a major contributor to the economy, ensuring food safety is essential to protecting public health, brand reputation, and export potential.

2025 Theme: “Prepare for the Unexpected”

This year’s World Food Safety Day theme — Prepare for the Unexpected — encourages the industry to strengthen food safety systems and be ready to manage incidents, recalls, and emerging risks.
At JPQA, we help businesses build resilient food safety systems that can:

✅ Prevent foodborne illness

✅ Detect hazards early

✅ Respond effectively to incidents

✅ Recover and rebuild consumer confidence

JPQA’s Role in Driving Food Safety Excellence

As a leading food safety consultancy in Australia, JPQA supports businesses across all sectors — from manufacturing, storage & distribution, to aged care, childcare, and retail.

Our services include:

✅ Food Business Licensing — helping startups and operators obtain necessary licenses to launch safely

✅ Food Safety Audits & Gap Assessments — ensuring ongoing compliance with Australian and international standards

✅ HACCP Program Development — building robust food safety management systems

✅ ISO Certifications — including ISO 22000 for food safety management

✅ Food Safety Training — empowering teams with knowledge and best practices

✅ Product Development & Labelling Support — ensuring accurate and compliant labelling

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What You Can Do This World Food Safety Day
Here are 5 simple steps to promote food safety in your organisation:

→ Conduct a food safety refresher training for your staff

→ Review your HACCP plan and update it if necessary

→ Perform a mock recall drill to test readiness

→ Check your supplier verification program

→ Communicate your commitment to food safety to customers — building trust through transparency

Concussion

Food safety is everyone’s responsibility. From producers and processors to retailers and consumers — we all play a role.
On this World Food Safety Day, let’s commit to raising standards, embracing continuous improvement, and working towards a safer food system for all.
At JPQA Consulting, we’re here to help. If your business needs support on its food safety journey, reach out to us today.