WHO’s Ten Keys Promote Food Safety

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On the occasion of World Food Safety Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) highlights the significance of ensuring food safety through their “Ten Keys to Ensuring Food Safety” initiative. This global campaign aims to raise awareness about the importance of safe food practices and empower individuals, communities, and governments to take action.

Food safety is a critical concern worldwide, as unsafe food can lead to various health risks and outbreaks of foodborne illnesses. The WHO’s Ten Keys serve as a comprehensive guide to promoting food safety and reducing the incidence of foodborne diseases.

The first key emphasizes the need for adequate hygiene, encouraging individuals to regularly wash their hands and maintain clean food preparation areas. The second key highlights the importance of separating raw and cooked foods to prevent cross-contamination, while the third key emphasizes the necessity of thorough cooking to eliminate harmful bacteria.

The fourth key advises individuals to store food at safe temperatures to prevent the growth of bacteria, while the fifth key underscores the significance of using safe water and raw materials during food preparation. The sixth key emphasizes the need to promote food safety awareness and education to empower individuals to make informed choices.

Key number seven emphasizes the significance of implementing appropriate measures to prevent food contamination during handling, storage, and transportation. The eighth key focuses on maintaining a safe and clean environment for food preparation, while the ninth key encourages individuals to be vigilant about food labelling and information.

Lastly, the tenth key calls for the establishment of robust food safety systems and collaboration between governments, businesses, and consumers to ensure the safety and quality of food.

The WHO’s Ten Keys to Ensuring Food Safety provide a comprehensive framework for safeguarding public health and preventing foodborne illnesses. By following these guidelines, individuals can play an active role in promoting food safety at home, while governments and businesses can implement policies and regulations to enforce high food safety standards.

Re-reported from the story originally published in Boldsky