HÀ NỘI — The national steering committee on food safety has set up six inspection teams to check food safety and hygiene for the coming Tết (Lunar New Year) festival.

The inspectors will check in 12 main provinces and cities including Hà Nội, Thái Nguyên, Quảng Ninh, Hải Dương, Điện Biên, Lai Châu, HCM City, Vĩnh Long, Khánh Hòa, Lâm Đồng, Cà Mau and Bạc Liêu from December 15 this year to March 25 next year.

Provinces and cities will also set up their own inspection teams and check food safety before, during and after the festival.

The inspection will focus on main goods which are used widely during the Lunar New Year festival such as meat and products made from meat, alcohol, soft drinks, vegetables and confectionery.

The inspectors will check enterprises, markets, supermarkets and slaughterhouses.

The inspection will be combined with education to improve people’s awareness on ensuring food safety and hygiene. — VNS