WHO Launches 123-Question Food Safety Tool to Drive 2022-2030 National Roadmaps
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Updated · World Health Organization (WHO) · Jun 3
WHO Launches 123-Question Food Safety Tool to Drive 2022-2030 National Roadmaps
3 articles · Updated · World Health Organization (WHO) · Jun 3
Summary
WHO unveiled a roadmap development tool that gives national authorities a structured way to turn its 2022-2030 food safety strategy into country-specific action plans.
The tool centers on 123 questions tied to the strategy’s objectives, with five achievement levels for each to help countries assess implementation, spot gaps and set priorities.
WHO said the framework is meant for joint use across food safety agencies so countries produce one national assessment, backed by guidance references and a glossary.
The launch follows a World Health Assembly call for member states to create implementation roadmaps and commit funding, and WHO says it should help strengthen systems, prevent foodborne disease and improve public health.
With US food safety rules already facing delays, can a new global tool succeed where national efforts falter?
Will the WHO's new roadmap protect consumers or create new trade hurdles for smaller food producers?
In the age of AI, is an Excel-based tool ambitious enough to secure our complex global food supply?
Revolutionizing Food Safety: WHO’s 123-Question Tool Targets 40% Reduction in Foodborne Disease by 2030
Overview
On June 3, 2026, the WHO Food Safety Roadmap Development Tool was officially launched by WHO, the International Finance Corporation, and Nanyang Technological University Singapore. This tool is designed to revolutionize how countries approach food safety by providing a practical way to move from understanding the burden of foodborne diseases to taking real, evidence-based action. Developed through international cooperation and scientific expertise, the tool directly supports the WHO Global Strategy for Food Safety 2022–2030, helping countries assess their food safety systems and implement effective solutions for safer food worldwide.