The Gauteng Department of Education has reinstated food sales across schools in the province with enhanced safety measures. Picture: Simphiwe MbokaziThe Gauteng Department of Education has lifted the ban on the sale of food inside school premises, but announced that food vendors, tuck shops and traders can sell food and snacks so long as they adhere to new strict health and safety requirements to address food-borne illnesses.
“All vendors, tuck shops and traders are to regulate food sales on school premises and ensure that food is free from harmful substances, and is properly handled and stored to prevent contamination, spoilage, or the risk of causing illness,” Mabona said., which serves as a guiding framework for schools, vendors, and school communities regarding food sales.
• Unregistered sellers must register with the relevant authorities within 21 days, effective from Friday, November 15. • CoAs must be verified and can be confirmed by an Environmental Health Practitioner at your respective municipal office.