This EatSafe training manual provides guidance for training vegetable vendors in traditional markets on food safety best practices. Developed by GAIN with support from USAID's Feed the Future initiative, the manual focuses on enhancing food safety behaviors among vendors, particularly in low- and middle-income countries like Nigeria and Ethiopia.
Key highlights:
The Vendor Training Initiative in Hawassa, Ethiopia was piloted to teach food handlers proper hygiene, safe food sourcing, and handling practices.
Training includes eight modules based on the 5 CLEANS and 4 SAFES framework, covering topics such as handwashing, food hygiene, water safety, and waste management.
Practical demonstrations, peer learning, and hands-on engagement are core components of the training to ensure vendor participation.
The manual serves as a comprehensive curriculum for health workers and trainers working in local food markets, aiming to improve food safety and consumer trust in fresh produce markets.
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