What is the main legislation for food?
Food Standards Act 1999 It sets out our main goal to protect public health in relation to food. It gives us the power to act in the consumer’s interest at any stage in the food production and supply chain.
What legislation relates to food safety practices?
How Are They Involved In The Protection Of The Consumer? The National Department of Health requires that all foodstuffs shall be safe for human consumption in terms of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectant Act ,1972 (FCD Act). This Act addresses the manufacture, labelling, sale and importation of foodstuffs.
What are the objectives of the Namibian Food and Nutrition Policy?
The objective of the ‘Food and Nutrition Guidelines’ is to promote a healthy lifestyle and a healthful diet. A healthful diet contains the amounts of essential nutrients and food energy needed to prevent nutritional deficiencies and excesses.
Who is responsible for safe food for human consumption?
On the surface, the answer is rather simple: the owner or operator of a food business is responsible for food safety.
What are the legal requirements for food handlers?
Food Safety Law states that YOU, as a food handler, MUST:
- Keep yourself and your workplace clean and wear suitable, clean protective clothing.
- Store, prepare and display food at safe temperatures.
- Do everything possible to protect food from contamination.
- Inform your Employer if you have symptoms of a foodborne illness.
What are the Namibian food and nutrition guidelines?
Messages
- Eat a variety of foods.
- Eat vegetables and fruit every day.
- Eat more fish.
- Eat beans or meat regularly.
- Use wholegrain products.
- Use less salt, and iodized salt whenever possible.
- Eat at least three meals a day.
- Avoid drinking alcohol.
What do the people of Namibia eat?
Namibian Food: 15 Popular & Traditional Dishes to Try
- 1 – Oshithima (Maize or Mahangu Pap)
- 2 – Oodhingu (Dried Meat)
- 3 – Omboga (Dried Wild Spinach)
- 4 – Omagungu (Mopane Worm)
- 5 – Potjiekos.
- 6 – Zambezi Bream (Fish)
- 7 – Biltong.
- 8 – Kapana (Grilled Beef)
Is milk a high risk food?
High risk foods include: Prepared salads and vegetables. Cooked sliced meats. Cooked chicken pieces. Milk, cream, ice cream.
Can food handlers be prosecuted?
As well as the upset and damage caused to other people and to your reputation you can now face fines or even imprisonment. For individuals these fines are also unlimited and there can be up to 2 years’ custodial sentencing for food hygiene offences with the option to prosecute further under criminal law.