Abstract

Republic Act 10611 or the Philippine Food Safety Act of 2013 aims to strengthen the food safety regulatory system in the country, primarily focused on the protection of the public from foodborne illnesses and unsanitary or adulterated food. Persons deprived of liberty share the right to safe food. This study aims to critically assess the importance of compliance to the implementing rules and regulations of the RA 10611 specific to suppliers’ transportation of raw food materials to the kitchens of biggest prison in the country. A number of methodological and theoretical issues are discussed including implications of the study results and recommendations.

Presenters

Racquel Raymundo
Faculty, Business Management, De La Salle , Philippines

Details

Presentation Type

Paper Presentation in a Themed Session

Theme

Public Health Policies and Practices

KEYWORDS

Food Safety, Public Heath, Prisons, Transportation of Food, Food Suppliers

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