World Food Safety Day being observed worldwide today
Summary
World Food Safety Day is observed worldwide to raise awareness of foodborne illnesses and promote safe food practices, emphasizing the vulnerability of children and the need for stronger safety measures.
Key Points
- World Food Safety Day is being observed globally to highlight foodborne illnesses and promote safer food practices.
- Annually, unsafe food causes around 866 million illnesses and 1.5 million deaths worldwide, with children under five disproportionately affected.
- Chemical contamination, including lead and arsenic, contributes significantly to foodborne disease deaths, especially in Africa and South-East Asia.
- Nepal's government is committed to enhancing food safety through legislation, improved laboratories, and market monitoring.
