Food Safety Training Programme Concludes in Fuvahmulah City
Training session held for Maldivian food handlers | Photo: Ministry of Health
The training and awareness programme aimed at enhancing food safety for local food vendors in Fuvahmulah City has officially concluded.
Titled “Ufakaara”, the initiative focused on improving food safety practices and the overall quality of products offered by home-based food producers and vendors. The programme was jointly organised by the Maldives Food and Drug Authority (MFDA) and the Fuvahmulah City Council.
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‘UFAKAARA’ basic Food safety training is a basic food safety program mainly targeted to food handlers in the Maldives. Main objective of this program is to increase food safety knowledge, attitude and practices of the food handlers in the Maldives. @MFDA_mv pic.twitter.com/vW5Zgqfk2M— Ministry of Health (@MoHmv) May 17, 2025
More than 60 home-based food producers and vendors from the city took part in the training, which also included participation from a total of 86 representatives from the broader food and beverage industry.
Participants received training on safe food production and preparation techniques, along with sessions on improving product quality. The programme also included familiarisation with existing food safety regulations and standards.
The Ufakaara programme was first launched in 2017 as part of a national effort to increase awareness and provide practical training for local food vendors and producers, with the aim of promoting safer and more consistent food handling practices across the country.
