Workshops on special issues in food microbiology and food safety
Workshops on special issues in food microbiology and food safety form part of the international scope of ICFMH. Workshops on Food Safety in Africa have been conducted in South Africa (2003 and 2007) and in Ghana (2014). Workshops on Traditional Fermented Foods were held in Burkina Faso, Denmark and France in 2009, 2010 and 2014, respectively. Within the IUMS Outreach Program, a Food Safety Workshop was held in Bali, Indonesia, in 2011.
On June 7, 2025, the International Committee on Food Microbiology and Hygiene (ICFMH) proudly joins the global community in celebrating World Food Safety Day, under the theme "Food Safety: Science in Action."
At ICFMH, we believe that scientific research, international collaboration, and knowledge dissemination are the pillars of food safety. From detection of pathogens to global risk management, science is the driving force behind every safe bite of food. Through our conferences, training, and our partnership with Elsevier in publishing the International Journal of Food Microbiology, we continuously strive to promote evidence-based approaches to food safety around the world.
To mark this year’s WFSD, we are pleased to announce the launch of the official ICFMH YouTube channel, where we will share scientific insights, expert interviews, and community highlights — starting with a special WFSD 2025 video series featuring food safety leaders and researchers.
Visit and subscribe to the channel here:
YouTube.com/@ICFMH
Let’s continue to turn science into action — for safer food, healthier communities, and a better future for all.
Prof. dr. Andreja Rajkovic, ICFMH president