MICRONESIA: Farmers who sell seasonal crops need food safety training - (Marianas Variety)
March 10, 2008 – 6:18 pmhttp://www.mvariety.com/?module=displaystory&story_id=8049&format=html
Although members of Saipan Sabalu Farmers Market Inc. who sell locally grown fruits and vegetables are not required to get a sanitation permit and food handler certificate, those who sell produce on seasonal basis should attend food safety workshop, according to the groups former president, Edward Guerrero.
He said the Bureau of Environmental Health does not require them to get a food handler certificate as long as they sell locally grown crops at the Sabalu Market in Susupe.
The bureau, he said, has always been supportive of the local farmers.
But if a vendor sells a seasonal produce, he has to attend a food safety workshop, as advised by the bureau, Guerrero said.
They are now setting a schedule for the workshop, he added.
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