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Food Safety Regulation in Bangladesh, Chemical Hazard and Some Perception to Overcome the Dilemma

Islam, G.M.R.
Department of Food engineering and Tea Technology, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology. Sylhet, Bangladesh

Hoque, M.M.
Department of Food engineering and Tea Technology, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology. Sylhet, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

This article focus on the problems arises in public health due to the presence of chemical hazard in food supply chain and supports require for the food industry of Bangladesh in order to supply safe food to the end consumer. From the evidence, it may be stated that in Bangladesh food safety rules and regulations not enough to deal with the problem. Now, the country is in a difficult situation with chemical hazards in foodstuff. Bangladesh authorities should develop: (a) adequate infrastructures including laboratory services for inspectors; (b) as well as public awareness in order to manage the situation. However, strengthening infrastructures should include getting adequate trained personnel and expertise as well as tough enforcement.

Keywords: Food safety, Chemical hazard, Regulation in Bangladesh

Location: Bangladesh

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Program Area: Food Safety and Security

Commodity: Fish, Health hazard

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Food safety is considering mainly three types of hazards: (a) microbiological hazards; (b) physical hazards and (c) chemical hazards. However, most of the chemical hazards have long-term health problems for the consumers of food products.

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Present status of rules and regulations related to food safety in Bangladesh FOOD safety has become an important topic in Bangladesh as consumers of the country have become victims due to serious adulteration in food. It has been reported in the media how certain “rogue” restaurants are using dead chicken meat and sweets mixed with substances that pose a health hazards. Bangladesh cannot ignore it as this is a matter of life and death. We have to maintain certain standards so that consumers are satisfied with what they consumed in terms of their quality, standard and hygiene. Even the government republic of Bangladesh has to provide all necessary support to maintain the safety of foods. The constitution of Bangladesh also gives importance to food safety. Article 15 of the Bangladesh Constitution states “it is a fundamental responsibility of the state to secure provision of the basic necessities of life including food” (GB, 1972). Article 18 of the constitution states “State shall raise the level of nutrition and improve public health as its primary duties (GB, 1972)”. Both the Articles imply food safety requirements for consumers and the State must be ensured through the enactment of appropriate laws. There are several laws in Bangladesh for maintaining health and safety standards. We like to give a short statement of those rules and laws so that the related official legal documents for health and safety in the past, present and future, can be better understood. All information, related thereto, was gathered from a seminar of a global forum for food safety regulators held in Bangkok in 2004 organized by the FAO/WHO (FAO/ WHO, 2004).

Source of Information: International Food Research Journal 20(1): 47-58 (2013)

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Eating a wide range of chemicals is part of our daily life. Food safety is a scientific discipline describing the handling, preparation, and storage of food in ways that prevent food-borne illness. This includes a number of routines that should be followed to avoid potentially severe health hazards. In recent times long-term toxic effects of food chemicals are usually the prime concern in the world. Harmful chemicals may disrupt body metabolism, cause cancers, damage genes, alter organ functions, affect reproduction and development, etc. Food trade should exercise due care in applying and choosing food chemicals; add only the right type and right amount of food chemical which could serve the desired technological function. Food safety is an important and growing challenge for Bangladesh and an issue that has to be addressed by introducing preventive measures throughout the food chain from farm-to-table. Food contamination and adulteration that are highlighted in this review as significant challenges is needed to be addressed in close collaboration with all concerned stakeholders.

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