For over 60 years, the ICMSF has been actively contributing to the development and communication of scientific concepts to help reduce the incidence of microbiological foodborne illness and food spoilage.

ICMSF Annual Meeting 2026

10 June 2026

ICMSF members and consultants gathered in Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, for the Commission’s 59th Annual Meeting, held from 4 to 14 June 2026, to advance key scientific initiatives in food safety.

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ICMSF experts at 2026 Food Safety Summit™

10 June 2026

ICMSF experts shared insights on emerging food safety challenges, scientific advances, and practical approaches to strengthening global food safety systems at the Summit.

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Marcel Zwietering featured in Smarter Food Safety podcast

1 June 2026

Marcel Zwietering has been featured in the Smarter Food Safety podcast series in the episode titled “False Confidence: When Food Testing Gets Sampling Wrong”.

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Resources

  • Books

    Microorganisms in Foods books provide practical guidance on microbiological food safety and quality.

  • Videos

    Videos on ICMSF history and microbiological sampling, testing and related topics.

  • Software

    Microbiological sampling plans: a tool to explore ICMSF recommendations.

Upcoming events

2026 IAFP Annual Meeting

26 to 29 July 2026, New Orleans, Louisiana

Each year, the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) hosts an Annual Meeting, providing attendees with information on current and emerging food safety issues, the latest science, innovative solutions to new and recurring problems, and the opportunity to network.

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IAFP Latino 2026

28 to 29 September 2026, Buenos Aires, Argentina

The symposium provides a collaborative forum where Latin American scientific associations, supported by the IAFP, convene to exchange research, discuss food safety and quality issues and strengthen cooperation across academia, industry and government.

Meeting website