May 14 Is Food Safety Day! A Healthy Promise with Sempio
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Food Safety Day, which began in 2002, is a meaningful day established by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety to raise awareness of the importance of food safety and improve public health. Since 2011, it has expanded into a nationwide event through Food Safety Week, and in 2016 it was designated as a national commemorative day, further recognizing its value. Marking its 25th anniversary this year, we take a closer look at the history of Food Safety Day and the special news Sempio has prepared.
Q1. Food Safety Day: why is it held on May 14?
May brings warmer weather and more outings, but it is also the season when foodborne bacteria start to thrive. To encourage everyone to stay alert about food safety before the peak summer heat arrives, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has designated May 14 as Food Safety Day since 2002. Since 2016, following revisions to the Framework Act on Food Safety, it has been recognized as a nationally designated commemorative day, with a variety of events held every year.
Q2. What special activities is Sempio carrying out for the 25th Food Safety Day?
To mark the 25th Food Safety Day, Sempio took part in the Food Safety Promotion Booth set up at Seoul Plaza. At the event hosted by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, Sempio shared practical home-cooking tips with citizens that combine the two essentials of healthy eating, safety and taste, and received a strong response.
Q3. Every year ahead of Food Safety Day, does Sempio carry out any efforts that set it apart from other companies?
During Food Safety Week, which runs from May 7 to 21, Sempio keeps an especially busy schedule. As the week has expanded since 2011, the company has thoroughly rechecked its internal facilities and also offered quiz events for booth visitors, along with online and offline discount promotions, to create a more enjoyable food culture experience.
Q4. Is there a special reason Sempio is so strict about food safety?
It comes from Sempio's 80-year commitment and the founder's philosophy: "If my family would not eat it, we will not make it or sell it." With the belief that safe soy sauce, doenjang, and other basic seasonings are the foundation of public health, the company has continued to uphold "more trustworthy quality."
Q5. What special products did Sempio showcase at this year's Food Safety Day event?
For Food Safety Day, Sempio highlighted its low-sugar and low-sodium lineup as a new standard for healthy eating. For those who want to cut back on sugar but worry that food may lose its flavor, the company introduced Sempio Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce Zero, which contains 0g of sugar, along with low-sugar gochujang and ssamjang that preserve the original taste while reducing sugar content. Through these products, Sempio delivered the innovative message that food can still taste great even with less sugar, while pointing to a safer and healthier direction for food.
Q6. How strictly is Sempio's production site managed to protect the public's food safety?
Sempio operates an industry-leading management system to uphold food safety even in places consumers cannot see. Its Smart Factory uses state-of-the-art analytical equipment to monitor the entire process in real time, from raw material intake to final shipment. In particular, its microbial control technology, a core element in fermented foods, is world-class, and the company strictly manages production so that only products that pass rigorous quality checks reach customers' tables.
Q7. What are Sempio's goals and determination as it marks its 80th anniversary?
Drawing on 80 years of quality-control know-how, Sempio plans to pioneer a new food culture that allows people around the world to cook in healthy and enjoyable ways. Above all, it intends to place safety and health first, while expanding its low-sugar products and innovative health-oriented functional lineup that anyone can enjoy easily and deliciously. In doing so, the company is preparing in earnest to leap beyond a simple product maker and become a century-long enterprise that leads a healthy food culture and improves quality of life.
Q8. Finally, what food safety practices can we put into action today?
Start by becoming a careful and smart consumer like Sempio. Here are some safety habits that are easy to practice in daily life. When buying products, check the expiration date and packaging condition carefully. Store opened sauces in the refrigerator and maintain hygiene by washing your hands thoroughly. At the same time, make smart choices by selecting products with less sodium and sugar to help protect your family's health and food safety.
In one sentence: To mark the 25th Food Safety Day, Sempio is leading efforts to spread a healthy and safe food culture throughout Food Safety Week, which runs until May 21.
