Development of a food handling practices assessment tool based on the Sri Lanka food regulations.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Neither the current assessment tool of Sri Lanka for food establishments is based on prevailing Food Regulations 2011 nor did its focus cover serious adaptions for precautions upon prevention of the diseases. The study aims to develop a food handling practices assessment tool based on the Sri Lanka Food Regulations 2011 and to assess food handling practices using a developed tool in the Regional Director of Health Services area, Kalutara.

Methods

The study consisted of developing food establishments' assessment tool (FEAT) in accordance with Food (Hygiene-1742/26) Regulations of Sri Lanka 2011 and assessing the food establishments using the developed tool in the Regional Director of Health Services area, Kalutara, Sri Lanka. The development of FEAT was carried out

SUBMITTER: Hirimuthugoda LK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10483973 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature