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  • What is food safety and hygiene in Ghana?
  • Food safety and hygiene in Ghana was studied using desk top literature review. Food research was highly concentrated in the capital city of the country and most research focus were on commercial food operations specifically street foods and microbiological safety with limited information from institutional catering and other forms of food hazards.
  • Can food safety interventions help the food industry in Ghana?
  • v. Food safety interventions in the food industry in Ghana. 3.6. Possible support and interventions for Ghana- the UK example The food industry is only as strong as its weakest link in the food chain ( Taylor, 2001 ).
  • What does the FDA do in Ghana?
  • FDA roles include food manufacturing and processing site inspections, licensing, product registration and monitoring. They also provide good hygiene practices training for food handlers. The Ghana Standard Authority develops and promotes international and locally acceptable standards for the industry.
  • Does Kumasi have food safety and hygiene awareness?
  • Rheinlander, Bakang, Takyi, Konradsen, and Samuelson (2008) reported of some level of food safety and hygiene awareness in Kumasi but added that food handling practices did not reflect knowledge.
  • What are the food laws in Ghana?
  • The food sector includes primary producers, food manufacturers and processors which predominantly are of Small and Medium Size enterprises, retailers and food vendors. The Food Laws in Ghana include the Food and Drugs Act PNDCL 305B of 1992 which covers food safety and handling requirements and penalties for breaching the Law.
  • How to improve food safety and hygiene in the food sector?
  • Recommendations on regulating the General Hygiene Principles, implementation of HACCP to strengthen the food sector, regular food safety and hygiene workshops and training for food handlers that commensurate with their roles were made. Government support for SMEs and food handler's health screening were made. 1. Introduction