The Government Analyst-Food and Drug Department (GA-FDD) on Friday announced plans to take action against street food vendors who fail to comply with basic food hygiene requirements.
This decision was taken following the GAFDD’s, National Food Safety and Control Committee (NFSCC) meeting, where the organisation discussed the increase in unauthorised street vending stalls in Georgetown and other regions.
In a press release, the Department said that a decision was taken to commence sensitisation and enforcement action to ensure street food vendors are in compliance with the basic requirements.