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In light of the Gauteng Department of Health's recent ban on the sale of food in and around schools, Boksburg Advertiser recently visited some local schools to check whether schools and vendors comply with the new directive.
“We have closed the tuck shop on our premises and met with the vendors around the school perimeters, requesting them to comply with the restrictions. Grotewold added they were waiting for the provincial government to come back with a new strategy to help ensure those selling food to learners comply with regulations and food safety standards, including packaging, storage and expiry dates.
“Our tuck shop gets regularly monitored and we encourage learners not to share food, to prevent food poisoning from outside sources. The organisation has asked the department to allow authorised sellers who can prove they meet all requirements and comply with health regulations to resume selling food at schools.
“Furthermore, the sales provide an opportunity for additional funding for schools. By banning the sale of food by approved vendors who meet the registration and health requirements, learners are now forced to buy food or snacks from unapproved vendors outside school premises, which exposes them to greater risks instead of protecting them.”
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