ZIMBABWE: CCZ calls for regulation of food vending - (The Herald (Harare))
December 24, 2007 – 11:00 pmThe Consumer Council of Zimbabwe was cited as urging government and local authorities to strengthen the implementation of sanitary laws governing food vending in the country as such vending poses a health hazard to the public.
CCZ deputy director Mrs Rosemary Mpofu was cited as telling delegates at a recent workshop to strengthen food safety and quality systems among small to medium enterprises that the purpose of the meeting was to clarify roles of regulatory authorities such as municipalities and councils in the implementation of food safety programmes, stating, “Both Government and local authorities should promote safe food handling by food vendors. Most consumers are relying on street food, which is affordable, hence the need for proper regulation and enforcement of by-laws that promote the safe handling of foodstuffs. We are seeking ways of enhancing the capacity of the small to medium enterprises, which include street vendors, in the handling of […]
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