Ministry of Health, Nutrition, and Indigenous Medicine will implement a National Food Safety Week from 28th November to 03rd December.
During the program, which is implemented covering all the MOH Divisions island-wide, the authorities will inspect the school canteens, eateries serving for long distant buses, office canteens, and the implementation of the color code system for soft drinks.
According to the Director General of Health Services (DGHS) Dr. Palitha Mahipala, the Circular in this regard has already been issued to the Provincial and Divisional Health Service Directors, Municipal Councils and Urban Councils Medical Health Officers, and other MHOs. The inspections will be carried out by the Medical Health Officers and the Public Health Inspectors. Legal actions will be taken against law violators.