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    Food safety is important for visually impaired individuals to prevent foodborne illness and promote health. It involves processes like handling, preparing, storing and distributing food to reduce pathogens. The Food Safety Act of 2013 aims to strengthen regulation of the food system in the Philippines to protect consumers, especially at-risk groups like the visually impaired. Following food safety practices is vital for health and quality of life for all people.

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    Food safety is important for visually impaired individuals to prevent foodborne illness and promote health. It involves processes like handling, preparing, storing and distributing food to reduce pathogens. The Food Safety Act of 2013 aims to strengthen regulation of the food system in the Philippines to protect consumers, especially at-risk groups like the visually impaired. Following food safety practices is vital for health and quality of life for all people.

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    Importance Of Basic Food

    Safety Among Visually


    Impaired Individuals
    Dolores Dinio
    PCOAT Section 2
    What is Food Safety ?
    • Food Safety is a scientific methodology, routine and or
    practice to reduce food pathogens and prevent
    foodborne illnesses
    • Food Safety entails to include all processes involving
    food such as food handling, preparation, processing,
    storage and distribution.
    Food Safety Act 2013 (Republic Act No.
    10611)
    • The Food Safety Act of 2013 (Republic Act No. 10611) is a
    Philippine law that aims to strengthen the food safety
    regulatory system in the country to protect consumer health
    and facilitate market access of local foods and food products.
    Why is Food Safety important to Visually
    Impaired Individuals ?
    • According to World Health Organization, Safe food is vital for
    promotion of good human health, well being, and overall, life
    sustainability
    • Adversely, unsafe food creates a vicious cycle of food-borne
    illnesses and malnutrition, particularly affecting infants, young
    children, elderly, sick, and the disabled, including visually impaired
    individuals.

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