Korea Franchise Association Strengthens Food Hygiene Training for Franchise Headquarters

Last year, a food hygiene training session for franchise headquarters was held at the Korea Franchise Industry Association education center in Gangseo-gu, Seoul. Photo by Korea Franchise Industry Association

[Asia Economy Reporter Moon Hyewon] The Korea Franchise Industry Association announced on the 4th that it will further strengthen food hygiene education for franchise headquarters this year. The plan is to support the capacity building of franchise industry workers and contribute to improving public health and food safety standards.

Last year, the association conducted a total of seven food hygiene education sessions. The education was provided by 'Belkins,' a comprehensive food hygiene management specialized franchise brand, and the Korean branch of Ecolab, the world's number one food safety and hygiene management solution company based in the United States.

The lectures covered topics such as ▲compliance with origin labeling requirements for franchise stores and related laws ▲restaurant hygiene rating system and practical work ▲latest amendments to food hygiene laws ▲methods for responding to foreign substance contamination (food compensation liability insurance) ▲pest control and response measures ▲and the Livestock Traceability Act.

The association plans to enhance the professionalism of this year's education and expand its scale to conduct sessions monthly.

An association official stated, "Based on last year's high achievements, we will expand education this year to contribute to improving public health and strengthening the industry's capabilities."

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