June 7th is World Food Safety Day, which emphasizes the importance of cleanliness and its fundamental role in ensuring our well-being and success. Established by the UN General Assembly in 2018, this annual event aims to inspire individuals to take action in support of foodborne risk prevention, detection, and management. It emphasizes the shared responsibility for cleanliness from the farmhouse to the table. The following 15 insightful quotes from experts and organizations clarify what it means to maintain the highest standards of sanitation as we mark World Food Safety Day.
Quotes on World Food Safety Day:
“Food safety involves everybody in the food chain.” – Mike Johanns
“Safe food is a shared responsibility, from production to consumption.” – World Health Organization
“Food safety is a critical part of food security.” – Kofi Annan
“Preventing foodborne diseases will save lives and money and boost the economies of low- and middle-income countries.” – World Bank
“Healthy citizens are the greatest asset any country can have.” – Winston Churchill
“Ensuring food safety is a fundamental public health concern.” – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
“Food safety should be an absolute priority in our daily lives.” – Dr. Margaret Chan, Former WHO Director-General
“Good health begins with the plate in front of us.” – FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization)
“Investing in food safety is investing in public health.” – International Food Information Council
“A safe food supply is central to human health and well-being.” – Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General
“The food we eat can either be the safest and most powerful form of medicine or the slowest form of poison.” – Ann Wigmore
“Food safety is everyone’s business.” – United Nations General Assembly
“From farm to fork, making food safe is our shared responsibility.” – European Food Safety Authority
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“Safe food means healthy eating and healthy lives.” – National Institute of Food and Agriculture
“To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art.” – François de La Rochefoucauld
Conclusion:
In order to safeguard our health and secure a sustainable future, World Food Safety Day is an essential reminder of the significance of upholding strict food safety regulations. We support a global movement towards a safer, healthier world by being aware of and putting into practice proper food handling, processing, and storage practices. Acknowledging our part in the food safety chain, let’s all pledge to follow procedures that protect our health and the health of coming generations.
