Govt to review food safety law
Friday, January 22, 2016
This means that the ministry will be updating the law regulating food safety measures throughout the food supply chain, to protect public health from risks, which may arise as a result of consuming unhealthy food.
The chairperson of the National Food Board and director of health services, Dr Khumo Seipone, said the ministry has conducted a series of consultative processes, with the guidance of the National Food Control board.
The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...