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Published on: September 10, 2016
Exploring policy compliance of the South African informal milk-producing segment
Mike Agenbag1, Ryk Lues, Liezel Lues
1Ukhahlamba District Municipality in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. mike@jgdm.gov.za
Abstract:
Our study assessed whether municipal health services were informed about and exerted adequate control over the informal milk-producing sector in South Africa. The results indicated that municipal health services had limited control. Only one municipality was authorised to allow the sale of raw milk in its area. In most metropolitan and district municipalities, the distribution of raw milk continues, even where no statutory investigations assessed the ability to control the practice. The national and provincial government should recognise and support capacity building to enable municipalities to exercise power and perform their functions regarding informal milk distribution, part of the informal sector that has provided opportunities for employment and additional income. This constitutes a challenge particularly in monitoring and control of high-risk foods.
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