Temporary Food Operators Require Licence In Singapore

May 11, 2010 - PRLog -- TEMPORARY FOOD OPERATORS REQUIRE  LICENCE IN SINGAPORE


Since the preposterous  Rojak poisoning in April 2009 the Ministry of Environment has taken stringent measures to  ensure the nth degree  of hygiene by operators of market and food centres.

As of 1st June 2009 it has become compulsory for operators of temporary of markets or food centres to be licensed.. They become liable for any lapse of hygiene. It is now a prerequisite that  the operator has to be part of a registered society or professional managing agent “ to ensure clearer accountability” a guideline set out by Minister of Environment and water resources Mr Yaccob Ibrahim.

Prior to this regulation only stallholders were licenced  but not operators of specified food place. The “ Rojak Poisoning” caused 154 people to fall sick and 2 died eating Indian Rojak from stall 320 at the market.

In Parliamentary debate Ms Sylvia Lim  non constituency MP questioned the changes made  following this most unwelcome incident  particularly in a society like Singapore where eating is part  of our culinary culture. Dr Yacob replied that there was a” need to strengthen our regime to uphold the high standards and to minimize such outbreaks.

Strict measures include more   frequent checks on stall holders and food centers by government inspectors. Also the imposition of  stiffer penalties for poor food hygiene practices and the dire need to inculcate proper educational methods for food handlers and the public

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