REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene Course

This course will provide basic knowledge of safe and hygienic methods of handling and storing food.

Principles of Food Hygiene

• Outcome of poor hygiene standards

• Bacteria, their effect and how to control risks

• Food poisoning and prevention

• Temperature control of food

• Food premises, equipment and utensils

• Pests and control thereof

• Cleaning and disinfection

• Food Law and the role of Environmental Health Officers