“๐ ๐จ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ญ๐ฒ: ๐๐๐ข๐๐ง๐๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง” โ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฅ๐ ๐ ๐จ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐ซ๐ค๐๐ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐ฏ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ
World Food Safety Day is being celebrated under the theme “Food Safety: Science in Action” through a series of events aimed at raising public awareness about food safety.
On June 7, 2025, in Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority (EFDA), in collaboration with the Ethiopian Agricultural Authority, the Ethiopian Standards Institute, and international partners, commemorated the day by presenting and discussing scientific research on food safety practices.
Heran Gerba, Director-General of the EFDA, officially opened the forum, emphasizing that this yearโs theme underscores the vital role of science in safeguarding food safety. She urged the government, businesses, and consumers to consistently apply scientific principles to fulfill their food safety responsibilities.
“Science is at the heart of food safety,” the Director-General stated. “It helps us understand foodborne hazards and guides us in preventing diseases.”
She noted that World Food Safety Day, observed globally every June 7, promotes scientific knowledge as a cornerstone for reducing illness, cutting costs, and saving lives. Additionally, she highlighted the importance of evidence-based decision-making in food safety policies.
Representatives from the Agricultural Authority and the World Food Programme also delivered remarks during the event. This year marks the seventh global observance of World Food Safety Day and Ethiopiaโs sixth, featuring research presentations and panel discussions.
