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6th
May 2008
Temeke food vendors trained on food
safety, quality
Raw food vendors in Temeke district,
Dar es Salaam region, have been equipped
with an essential knowledge on food
safety and quality, in a workshop
organized and facilitated by the
Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS).
The workshop took place on Monday, April
28, at the TBS headquarters in Dar es
Salaam, being part of an initiative by
TBS to ensure all stakeholders involved
in the food chain are trained on food
safety and quality. Ilala and Kinondoni
districts food vendors have already been
trained.
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A cross
section of Temeke district raw food vendors
during a workshop on food safety and quality
conducted at TBS Headquarters, Dar es Salaam on
Monday, April 28, 2008. The workshop which was
facilitated by TBS, is being part of an
initiative to ensure all stakeholders involved
in the food chain are trained on food safety and
quality. |
Speaking during the event, TBS Director
Mr. Charles Ekelege said the main
objective of TBS in this aspect is to
ensure safety and quality in the food
chain.
He said since its establishment, TBS had
mostly dealt with industrial
manufactures adding, “Time has come now
for TBS to ensure the safety and quality
of food. That is why we have embarked on
this programme which will be implemented
countrywide.”
During the seminar, three TBS experts in
the areas of standardization, food
safety and packaging made good and clear
presentations. Dr. Claude Mosha gave an
overview on standardization and quality
assurance, followed by Mr. David
Ndibalema who presented on the basics of
food safety and quality. Finally, Mr.
Hamisi Sudi concluded with knowledge on
quality packaging.
On their part, trainees urged TBS to
provide them with continuous training on
how to meet standards criteria since it
is crucial to their businesses and their
customers’ health.
Mr. Ali Kilimu from Tandika declared
that most of them did not have the
knowledge of standards and safety, so
the seminar will help them a lot.
The workshop was attended by
representatives from various Temeke
markets namely Stereo, Tandika, Madenge,
Mtongani, Mbagala Kizuiani, Mbagala
Rangi Tatu and Kigamboni kwa Urasa.
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