Quthing, Jan. 24 — Food traders from various business types in Quthing Urban Council attended a one-day workshop on food safely to be held at the District Administrator’s Hall on Friday this week (today)
The training organized by the Environmental Health Division of Quthing department of Health was intended to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to prevent foodborne illnesses.
Presenting on risk-based inspection (RBI) at the same event, the District Environmental Health Assistant Mrs ‘Makhotsofalang Ntekoa said RBI provides opportunities to build systems to prevent food safety incidents by identifying risk factors and assessing the effectiveness of control measures.
She said RBI in food business inspection covers building structure and condition focusing on walls, roof, doors and windows outdoor lighting, waste and garbage disposal to ensure that they all in good condition for keeping from free from foodborne diseases . . .
