Food law compliance in developed and developing countries: Comparing school kitchens in Lincolnshire–UK and Ashanti Region of Ghana

摘要: Abstract The demands and requirements of Food Laws remain the same internationally as food hazards present risks to individuals including school going age children adolescents, however different nations with economic developmental issues differ in level importance attached Law requirements. A questionnaire assess good hygiene practices schools Lincolnshire–UK Ashanti Region Ghana compare compliance training requirement was administered 10 Lincolnshire 45 secondary schools. Whilst on stringently upheld United Kingdom could not be said Ghana. Although 60% fed between 1000 3000 students thrice a day, there no evidence safety management system all Staff personal including, temperature control, hand washing, avoidance self-adornments, infectious disease control were substandard. mandatory by both countries for persons supervisory position complied 31% kitchen matrons reported have qualification 82% 180 staff sampled had never received training. absence handlers, managers/matrons requisite knowledge rigorous enforcement these challenges Legislation addition suitable facilities. development programmes towards certification at levels responsibility industry is required help curb identified challenges.