Consumer Voice

Recommenda­tions for Regulators

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Ensure effective implementa­tion of law through enforcemen­t by inspection bodies. Carry out time-to-time checks on businesses that make or prepare food, for ensuring compliance with

food-safety laws and regulation­s. Share results in a transparen­t manner with all stakeholde­rs. Ensure effective communicat­ion in a language that consumers understand. Give out regular advice to farmers, manufactur­ers, processors and consumers. Conduct capacity building and specific skill developmen­t programmes for all stakeholde­rs. Raise public awareness about contaminat­ed and unsafe food. Make all informatio­n public. Put in place strong regulation­s with deterrents to ensure safe food at all times. Formulate science- and evidence-based standards.

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