WORLD FOOD SAFETY DAY 2025: Science in Action
ICFMH and Ghent University organize the Microbial Food Safety Symposium with the title “Exploring the Frontiers of Microbial Food Safety”, a gathering dedicated to advancing our understanding and practices in safeguarding the food supply chain from microbial threats.
Date: 10.10.2023 ⏰ Time: 13h-16h Venue: Aud E5 Campus Coupure
At this symposium participants will have a chance to:
*Engage with eminent microbiologists and food safety experts. *Explore state-of-the-art interactions between microbes and co-contaminants. *Dive deep into the intricacies of microbiological risk assessment. *Discuss the latest research findings in microbial taxonomy, microbial food safety and food technology *Network with esteemed fellow professionals dedicated to microbial safety.
This event is tailored for students of https://www.iupfood.be/, scientists, researchers, and regulatory authorities, passionate about mitigating microbial risks in the food chain. The symposium will be recorded and the recordings will be placed on ICFMH website soon.
Let us collectively fortify our defenses against microbial threats in our food supply.
Sincerely
Prof. dr. Andreja Rajkovic, ICFMH president
Speakers:
Prof. dr. Sophia Johler (University of Zurich, Switzerland): “Rethinking microbial risk analysis”
Prof. dr. Kostas Koutsoumanis (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece; EFSA BIOAHZ panel chair): “Moving towards a risk-based thermal processing design”
Prof. dr. Marc Heyndrickx (ILVO, Belgium) “From new taxonomy to biosensors: developments in microbiology with possible consequences for food safety research”
Dr. Mirjana Andjelkovic (Sciensano, Belgium) “Exposure assessment framework as input to an evaluation of potential human health risk; example of microplastic and microbiological vectors”
Moderated by Prof. Dr. Andreja Rajkovic, president of ICFMH
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