The establishment is part of activities during the action month for food safety 2017. The teams will gather representatives from the Ministries of Health, Agriculture and Rural Development, and Industry and Trade, as well as relevant ministries and agencies.
Health care staff collecting food sample for testing at a restaurant in Hanoi
12 localities to be inspected include Lao Cai, Lai Chau, Hanoi, Hung Yen, Quang Nam, Da Nang, DakLak, Gia Lai, NinhThuan, Phu Yen, Ho Chi Minh City and Ben Tre.
Alongside, the interdisciplinary steering committees on food safety of cities and provinces will build inspection plans in their localities and implement the approved plans before May 15.
The inspection will cover food production, processing facilities, as well as shops and traditional markets.
The action month for food safety 2017 is themed “Safe production, trade and consumption of fresh and raw food; Controlling alcohol and preventing alcohol poisoning.”
The objective of the action month is to raise awareness of local governments, management officials, producers, traders and consumers of the importance of ensuring the safety of food, especially fresh food such as vegetables, meat and seafood, as well as alcohol.
At the same time, it also aims to encourage people to denounce violations of food safety regulations, contributing to reducing food and alcohol poisoning.
Source: VNA