Vietnam joins the World Food Safety Day: Science in Action

A seminar on World Food Safety Day 2025, themed "Science in Action," was held in Vietnam. Organized by NIAS, FAO, ILRI, and WHO, it emphasized the crucial role of science in ensuring food safety from farm to table. Speakers highlighted the need for stricter monitoring, improved hygiene practices, and better training for food handlers. The seminar also stressed the importance of collaboration among stakeholders and the practical application of scientific knowledge to achieve food safety, particularly in light of prevalent risks like microbial contamination and pesticide residues. Over 200 students actively participated in the event, underscoring the growing youth engagement in food safety policy development.

On June 7th, a seminar addressing World Food Safety Day 2025, themed "Science in Action," was organized by the National Institute of Animal Sciences (NIAS), collaborating with FAO, ILRI, and WHO. The seminar highlighted science's vital role in ensuring food safety, advocating for collaboration between the public sector, producers, scientists, and consumers. Dr. Pawin Padungtod of FAO Vietnam emphasized the importance of strict chain monitoring, stronger food safety standards, and translating scientific knowledge into action. This includes better hygiene, training for food handlers, and rigorous monitoring, all crucial in preventing foodborne illnesses. Food safety concerns in Vietnam, such as microbial contamination and pesticide residues, were discussed, highlighting the impact on consumer health and agricultural product competitiveness. Dr. Fred Unger from ILRI highlighted the need for collaborative tools and practical training for farmers and food processors. WHO Vietnam promoted the "Five Keys to Safer Food." The seminar's 200+ student attendees from Hanoi Law University and the Vietnam Women’s Academy showed significant youth engagement in evidence-based food safety policy development.