The CoE will intensify food hygiene and safety inspections at food-handling premises, including spaza shops, with immediate effect.
The inspections will address the increase in incidents of food-borne illnesses primarily affecting children in most parts of the country.
“We also encourage the public to be vigilant to safeguard their well-being when buying foodstuffs. Yes, it might be difficult to monitor the young ones, but let us work together to ensure they are also protected,” said the MMC for Development Planning and Real Estate, Nomadlozi Nkosi.
Food-handling premises certified by the municipality for compliance with general hygiene requirements usually openly display a food business permit/licence, commonly known as a Certificate of Acceptability, to prove their legitimacy.
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“If that certificate is not there, it is a cause for concern,” said Nkosi, encouraging non-compliant businesses to come forward and register.
Community members wishing to report illegal food trading facilities are urged to do so through these Environmental Health offices:
• Tsakane and Duduza: 011 999 8200
• Kwathema: 011 999 9001.
Meanwhile, the city discourages the public from taking the law into their own hands. People should let the relevant authorities deal with the matter.
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