In line with this year’s World Food Safety Day theme, “Food Safety: Science in Action,” we’re highlighting how scientific knowledge and practical measures help address key food safety hazards, reduce risks, and maintain product quality across the supply chain.
Food safety systems aren’t just a checklist for those working in the food industry. They represent a company-wide commitment. For Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) departments, they play a vital role in protecting both consumers and brand reputation.
Every year, unsafe food causes an estimated 600 million cases of illness and 420,000 deaths worldwide, with children under five bearing 40% of this burden. This shows that food safety is a shared responsibility that extends beyond regulatory compliance5.
There are three types of food safety hazards that every food business should
