Dong Nai launches Food Safety and Hygiene Action Month

11:04, 16/04/2009

(ĐN)- Vice Chairwoman of the provincial People’s Committee Huynh Thi Nga has called for more responsibility in food hygiene and safety at the launching ceremony of the Month of Action for Food Quality, Hygiene and Safety on April 15.

(ĐN)- Vice Chairwoman of the provincial People’s Committee Huynh Thi Nga has called for more responsibility in food hygiene and safety at the launching ceremony of the Month of Action for Food Quality, Hygiene and Safety on April 15.

 

The annual event will begin on April 15 and last through May 15, with the aim of strengthening the roles and responsibilities of managers, enterprises and consumers in food safety.

Launching ceremony of Action Month for Food Safety and Hygiene  
She also called for strengthening communication activities to improve the knowledge and awareness of organisations and individuals. Besides, the Department of Health should co-ordinate more with relevant ministries and sectors for effective management in food safety and hygiene.

 

During the month, communication and inspection activities will be strengthened, with participants from all relevant departments and sectors across the province tackling food safety and hygiene issues.

 

From 2008 to March 2009, three cases of food poisoning were reported in the province, with 895 infections.

 

Reported by N.P