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A snapshot of Food Control done by Environmental Health Practitioners

A snapshot of Food Control done by Environmental Health Practitioners

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“One of our key performance areas as Environmental Health Practitioners is food control. Food control includes: ensuring food safety in respect of microbiological and chemical standards. The quality of food for human consumption and hygiene control throughout the food supply chain from the point of production up until the point of consumption. Food control includes monitoring informal food traders and all food premises.

EHPs inspect production, distribution, and consumption areas. EHPs also promote safe transportation, handling, storage, and preparation of foodstuffs. Enforcing legislation such as R638. This regulation emphasizes all the standard requirements for food premises and the transport of food. Complying with related regulations and legislation prevents any food contamination and foodborne diseases,” Yonwaba Sifo, Environmental Health Practitioner, Garden Route District Municipality.

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