While many meal suppliers hold proper legal permits and documentation, actual operations often reveal inadequate hygiene conditions and unsafe practices in food preparation, storage, transportation, and delivery. Second, apply stringent controls throughout the entire school meal supply chain - from ingredient sourcing, processing, and storage to transport and final delivery. Inspections must verify the three-step food checking protocol, proper food sample retention, and measures to prevent cross-contamination. If any food safety violations are detected, authorities must impose strict penalties within their jurisdiction. Inspection findings should be shared with the education sector to inform school decisions and help maintain an up-to-date list of qualified, at-risk, or non-compliant meal providers.

Source: VietNamNet News January 31, 2026 02:47 UTC