World Food Safety Day 2025: Science in Action with Food Consulting Services

📅 7 June marks World Food Safety Day, a global call to action to ensure the food we eat is safe, clean, and trusted. This year’s theme — “Science in Action” — shines a light on the critical role that science plays in protecting public health from farm to fork.

At Food Consulting Services (FCS), science is more than theory — it’s the foundation of everything we do. As a SANAS-accredited microbiological testing laboratory, we work with businesses across the food industry to identify harmful bacteria, monitor hygiene, and prevent foodborne illness before it starts.

🔬 What Does “Science in Action” Really Mean?

Science helps us understand why food becomes unsafe — from contamination by bacteria like Listeria or Salmonella, to hygiene failures in kitchens or factories. But knowledge alone isn’t enough.

What really makes a difference is applying that knowledge to make food safer. That’s where FCS comes in.

🧪 Testing. Swabbing. Improving.

Every kitchen swab. Every lab-tested food sample. Every hygiene audit.
That’s science in action.

Our testing provides the data that food businesses need to:

  • Detect contamination early

  • Pinpoint root causes

  • Improve food handling practices

  • Prevent food borne illness

  • Comply with regulations and protect their brand

Whether you’re a food manufacturer, retailer, or run a busy commercial kitchen — our insights help you take real, practical steps to improve food safety.

🛡️ Supporting Safer Food Across South Africa

Food Consulting Services is proud to support food safety through science in three key sectors:

  • Manufacturing: Routine microbiological testing supports strong food safety systems

  • Retail: Testing and verification for store-brand and private label products

  • Commercial Kitchens: Hygiene audits and swab testing to guide teams on best practices

We don’t just provide results — we provide actionable insights that help our clients prevent risks and protect their customers.

âś… Science in Action. Safer Food for All.

On World Food Safety Day, we recognise the scientists, hygiene professionals, and food safety leaders who work every day to ensure the food we eat is safe.

At FCS, we’re proud to be part of that mission. Through our lab testing, hygiene audits, and expert consulting, we are science in action — supporting safer food, stronger systems, and healthier communities.