date:Dec 04, 2012
for cost-effective technologies and codes of practices for farmers, fishermen and business enterprises.
The new food safety law includes a system of fines and criminal penalties, including up to six years of prison time for causing the death of a person.
Filipinos have experienced their share of foodborne illnesses, including recent mass outbreaks at a large wedding and a racing event.
The Philippines could become at least the third country in the last two years to update food safety laws. Th