On September 27, 2023, DOST Cavite, in collaboration with the local Government Unit of Tanza, Conducted a seminar on food safety . Ms. Joan Mae B. Acasio, a member of the Food Safety Team of DOST-CALABARZON, led the discussion on various food safety topics, including the importance and benefits of food safety, principles and guidelines for personnel hygiene, equipment and facility maintenance and sanitation, proper handwashing, food quality and protection, control and operations, and product information, among others.
Participants acquired
basic skills and knowledge necessary to implement best practices
in ensuring the ongoing
production of safe and
high-quality products.
In response, Ms. Salvacion from DTI Cavite
expressed appreciation
to DOST-Cavite for sharing knowledge about
food safety standards
and practices, and she
looks forward to further collaboration for
the benefit of the people
of Tanza. Food safety
education is crucial for
safeguarding our communities.
As such, DOSTCavite remains committed to ensuring compliance with food safety
standards through seminars, technical assistance, and consultancy.
This approach empowers food producers to
adopt and maintain
food safety practices.
For more information, please contact us
via email at cavite@
ro4a.dost.gov.ph. We
also encourage you to
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updates from the DOST
Cavite Facebook page
for the latest information.(Esther Joy Salazar/ DOST Calabarzon
parcu)