World Food Safety Day 2025: Our Shared Responsibility in the Supply Chain

Every year on 7th June, the global food industry pauses to recognise World Food Safety Day, a vital reminder that food safety is everyone’s business. At Joseph Flach & Sons, this message resonates deeply. As a trusted supplier of botanical ingredients to manufacturers around the world, we understand that safe food (and feed) doesn’t begin in the kitchen, it begins at the source.

Why Food Safety Matters

The 2025 theme for World Food Safety Day, set by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), is “Food Safety: science in action.” This theme emphasises the vital importance of scientific knowledge in safeguarding food, from identifying how it becomes contaminated to preventing foodborne illnesses.

Food safety isn’t just about preventing illness; it’s also about ensuring consumer trust, protecting your brand, and meeting regulatory requirements across a wide range of industries, from health and wellness to animal feed and cosmetics.

Our Role at Joseph Flach & Sons

At JFS, we work with manufacturers and bulk buyers across multiple sectors, including food and drink, supplements, animal nutrition, and skincare. Whether you’re sourcing elderberries for wellness teas, rose hips for natural cosmetics, or Irish moss powder for plant-based nutrition, you need confidence in your ingredients.

That’s why our commitment to food safety is built into everything we do:

• Rigorous Supplier Approval: We source only from vetted, reputable suppliers with robust systems in place.
• Traceability: We maintain visibility of our products through key points in the supply chain, from direct suppliers to immediate customers.
• Testing and Quality Control: We offer samples and, where necessary, lab testing to verify quality and safety.
• Certifications You Can Trust: We are certified to ISO 22000, UFAS, BRCGS, Kosher and the Soil Association.  All our brilliant team are HACCP trained.
• Responsive Customer Support: Need a certificate of analysis or product photo? Our team is on hand to help quickly.

Working Together for a Safer Food System

World Food Safety Day reminds us that no link in the chain is too small to make a difference. From growers and processors to importers and manufacturers, everyone plays a part. At JFS, we pride ourselves on being a reliable partner you can count on, helping you meet high standards, satisfy your end customers, and grow your business with confidence.

Let’s Talk Food Safety

If you have questions about traceability, need product specifications, or want to discuss how we can support your compliance processes, get in touch with our knowledgeable team on + 44 (0) 1733 371221 or email us at sales@josephflach.co.uk.