The Need for Nigeria to Embrace the Hygiene Rating Scheme
Foodborne diseases pose a primary global health concern, affecting people across high- and low-income countries, with the less privileged often suffering the most. This research proposes the adoption of a Hygiene Rating Scheme (HRS) to help customers make informed decisions about where and what to e...
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| author | Hope Akegbe Helen Onyeaka Adeola Dolapo Omotosho Chidinma Ezinne Ochulor Esther Ibe Njoagwuani Ifeanyi Michael Mazi Iyiola Olatunji Oladunjoye Ogueri Nwaiwu Olumide A. Odeyemi Phemelo Tamasiga |
| author_facet | Hope Akegbe Helen Onyeaka Adeola Dolapo Omotosho Chidinma Ezinne Ochulor Esther Ibe Njoagwuani Ifeanyi Michael Mazi Iyiola Olatunji Oladunjoye Ogueri Nwaiwu Olumide A. Odeyemi Phemelo Tamasiga |
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| description | Foodborne diseases pose a primary global health concern, affecting people across high- and low-income countries, with the less privileged often suffering the most. This research proposes the adoption of a Hygiene Rating Scheme (HRS) to help customers make informed decisions about where and what to eat. The scheme has already demonstrated success in countries such as the United States, Northern Ireland, Wales, and England in reducing the risk of foodborne diseases. This article highlights the significance of Nigeria embracing the HRS and its potential to combat foodborne diseases. Adopting the scheme will incentivize food business owners to improve their sanitary conditions and food quality by implementing Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). The scheme’s transparent inspection results make it easier for customers to choose higher-rated outlets, reducing the cost of disease outbreaks and promoting public health. In conclusion, the HRS provides a practical solution to addressing the issue of foodborne diseases and promoting food safety. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-bf3459340b064a13a735837757f07bc32023-11-18T10:42:51ZengMDPI AGHygiene2673-947X2023-06-013222123510.3390/hygiene3020016The Need for Nigeria to Embrace the Hygiene Rating SchemeHope Akegbe0Helen Onyeaka1Adeola Dolapo Omotosho2Chidinma Ezinne Ochulor3Esther Ibe Njoagwuani4Ifeanyi Michael Mazi5Iyiola Olatunji Oladunjoye6Ogueri Nwaiwu7Olumide A. Odeyemi8Phemelo Tamasiga9Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Benin, Benin City 300213, NigeriaSchool of Chemical Engineering, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT, UKDepartment of Cell Biology, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Lagos, Lagos 101017, NigeriaDepartment of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nigeria, Nsukka 410001, NigeriaDepartment of Microbiology, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Benin, Benin City 300213, NigeriaDepartment of Microbiology, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Benin, Benin City 300213, NigeriaDepartment of Microbiology, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin 240003, NigeriaSchool of Biosciences, University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington Campus, Loughborough LW12 5RD, UKResearch and Research Training Portfolio, Academic Division, University of Tasmania, Hobart 7005, AustraliaPublic Policy in Africa Initiative, Yaounde, CameroonFoodborne diseases pose a primary global health concern, affecting people across high- and low-income countries, with the less privileged often suffering the most. This research proposes the adoption of a Hygiene Rating Scheme (HRS) to help customers make informed decisions about where and what to eat. The scheme has already demonstrated success in countries such as the United States, Northern Ireland, Wales, and England in reducing the risk of foodborne diseases. This article highlights the significance of Nigeria embracing the HRS and its potential to combat foodborne diseases. Adopting the scheme will incentivize food business owners to improve their sanitary conditions and food quality by implementing Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). The scheme’s transparent inspection results make it easier for customers to choose higher-rated outlets, reducing the cost of disease outbreaks and promoting public health. In conclusion, the HRS provides a practical solution to addressing the issue of foodborne diseases and promoting food safety.https://www.mdpi.com/2673-947X/3/2/16hygiene rating schemefoodborne diseasefood safetyNigeria |
| spellingShingle | Hope Akegbe Helen Onyeaka Adeola Dolapo Omotosho Chidinma Ezinne Ochulor Esther Ibe Njoagwuani Ifeanyi Michael Mazi Iyiola Olatunji Oladunjoye Ogueri Nwaiwu Olumide A. Odeyemi Phemelo Tamasiga The Need for Nigeria to Embrace the Hygiene Rating Scheme Hygiene hygiene rating scheme foodborne disease food safety Nigeria |
| title | The Need for Nigeria to Embrace the Hygiene Rating Scheme |
| title_full | The Need for Nigeria to Embrace the Hygiene Rating Scheme |
| title_fullStr | The Need for Nigeria to Embrace the Hygiene Rating Scheme |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Need for Nigeria to Embrace the Hygiene Rating Scheme |
| title_short | The Need for Nigeria to Embrace the Hygiene Rating Scheme |
| title_sort | need for nigeria to embrace the hygiene rating scheme |
| topic | hygiene rating scheme foodborne disease food safety Nigeria |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2673-947X/3/2/16 |
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