Abeka: Food vendors flout FDA permit directive

Channel One News found low compliance with the FDA's Street Food Vendor Permit at Abeka Market.

Most vendors lacked the required permit, priced at 5 cedis, aimed at ensuring food safety and hygiene.

Vendors, like Alice Tetteh and Sahadatu Mohammed, admitted ignorance of the permit's necessity. Patrons confessed to not checking for permits before purchasing food, relying on vendors' cleanliness.

Boniface Ashalley, Municipal Environmental Health Officer, outlined ongoing education and monitoring efforts.

Roderick Daddey-Adjei, FDA Deputy CEO, refuted claims of hidden permits, emphasizing the permit's mandatory display. Operating without a permit is deemed a criminal offense, with strict sanctions in place. The FDA continues to educate vendors on compliance.