Uncertified Food Vendors In Schools At Central Region Face Sanctions – FDA
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) in the Central Region has issued a strong warning to food vendors operating within school campuses without the necessary FDA street food vending permits.
This move is aimed at protecting the health and safety of schoolchildren in the region.
According to the FDA, many vendors have been found selling food to pupils without valid certification, a practice that goes against established regulations.
Ms. Francisca Anokye, the Regional Director of the FDA, has announced plans to inspect all food vendors operating on school premises to ensure compliance with food safety rules.
The exercise comes after several reports from schools highlighted concerns over uncertified food vendors.
Ms. Anokye made this announcement during a food safety training program organized for School Health Education Promoters, or SHEP, under the Ghana Education Service in the Cape Coast Metropolis.
In collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization, the FDA is prepared to sanction any vendor selling food in schools without completing mandatory food hygiene training.
The authority has also visited numerous schools to educate pupils on the importance of purchasing food only from hygienic and certified vendors.
Madam Betty Vanderpuije, Cape Coast Metro SHEP Coordinator under the Ghana Education Service, emphasized that ongoing efforts will ensure food sold in schools remains free from harmful chemicals.
Meanwhile, Madam Akoto, Headteacher of Kakumdu Basic School, has appealed to the Ghana Education Service to work closely with the FDA to organize more regular training sessions for pupils to promote food safety awareness.
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