World Food Safety Day 2024
In the news this week:
Friday 7 June is World Food Safety Day 2024.
- One in ten people worldwide fall ill from consuming contaminated food each year.
- Over 200 diseases are caused by eating contaminated food.
- 40% of the foodborne disease burden is carried by children under 5.
Governments, food business operators and consumers are called to action to tackle these areas.
As a food operator you must update your food safety management system, follow good hygiene practices and regularly train your staff.
As a consumer you must follow safe food handling practices in the home, report poor standards and labelling if you see these whilst out in the community.
HSQC offer support to food business operators in developing food safety management systems, offering hygiene training and auditing practices at a location. Contact us if you need any support with challenges arising from the article: [email protected]
HSQC have over 40 years of experience as a leading international safety and quality management consultancy. Our team provide technical advice and laboratory and scientific support to businesses in the hospitality, food, leisure, tourism, and catering industries.
