Q&A on safe food in markets (2020)

It is the role of governments to check that food handling, storage, transportation and preparation of food in markets is carried out in accordance with national rules and regulations. This includes clarifying roles and responsibilities among food safety agencies, allocating adequate resources, assessing risk factors for risk management and enforce legal requirements. Governments may also support the improvement of market environments and infrastructure, invest in training of vendors and education of consumers and share risk communication messages, in particular during outbreaks.