On June 7th, in observance of World Food Safety Day 2025, the Institute of Animal Husbandry (NIAS) collaborated with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), and the World Health Organization (WHO) to host a symposium in Hanoi.
This year’s symposium, themed “Food Safety – Science in Action”, underscored the pivotal role of science across the entire food supply chain, from farm to table. It also advocated for close collaboration between the public sector, businesses, the scientific community, and consumers to implement science-based solutions. This holistic approach is essential for safeguarding public health, fostering a sustainable food system, and enhancing resilience against current challenges.
In Vietnam, food safety remains a pressing concern as the supply chain is fraught with risks, including microbial contamination, pesticide residues, and illegal use of additives. These hazards not only jeopardize consumer health but also undermine the competitiveness of Vietnamese agricultural products in regional and international markets. Therefore, establishing an efficient quality control and food safety system is crucial for improving public health, boosting economic growth, and expanding export opportunities.
Mr. Pawin Padungtod, Senior Technical Coordinator of the Emergency Center for Transboundary Animal Diseases (ECTAD) at FAO Vietnam, asserted that food safety risks can be effectively mitigated through a science-based system of standards, surveillance, and training.
“We already possess the requisite knowledge and tools,” Padungtod emphasized. “The current challenge lies in consistent and coordinated action across the entire food system, encompassing production, processing, and consumption.”
During the symposium, Dr. Sangjun Moon, WHO’s Health Security and Emergency Focal Point in Vietnam, highlighted that while safe and nutritious food is foundational for health, it can also be a source of disease transmission, impacting livelihoods, education, and the economy. He recommended implementing simple yet effective measures, such as the “Five Keys to Safer Food”: maintaining hygiene, separating raw and cooked foods, thorough cooking, safe storage temperatures, and using safe ingredients.
The event witnessed the active participation of over 200 students from Hanoi Law University and the Vietnam Women’s Academy. Through open discussion sessions, the youth demonstrated their growing role in shaping evidence-based food safety policies.
According to Ms. Nguyen Hoang Phuong, Secretary of the Youth Union at the Vietnam Women’s Academy, the youth will be at the forefront of driving changes in perceptions and promoting actions for a sustainable food system.
Mr. Fred Unger, ILRI’s regional representative for Asia, emphasized the practicality of technology transfer and tailored training programs: “Science is most effective when applied at the grassroots level. Therefore, customized training initiatives for farmers and processors are essential to ensure they possess the skills to implement safe practices.”
World Food Safety Day 2025 conveys a clear and unified message: food safety is a societal responsibility. By integrating science into policy-making, production, and consumption, Vietnam can build a resilient, transparent, and globally competitive food system.
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