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Santo Domingo.- – The Ministry of Public Health announced the strengthening of health surveillance actions throughout the country, with the aim of guaranteeing strict compliance with hygiene and safety standards in food consumption establishments and other services related to public health.
n” “nThe institution reported that these measures are part of a more rigorous oversight plan that seeks to protect the population against potential health risks, especially in businesses where food is handled or services requiring official authorization are offered.
n” “nStricter supervision in establishments
n” “nPublic Health explained that inspection operations are being carried out continuously in different parts of the national territory, where environmental health technicians verify the hygienic-sanitary conditions of the establishments.
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n” “nDuring these inspections, aspects such as the cleanliness of the spaces, proper food handling, waste disposal, the quality of the water used, and compliance with sanitary permits established by law are evaluated.
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Penalties for non-compliance
n” “nThe Ministry warned that establishments that fail to comply with current regulations will be sanctioned in accordance with the provisions of General Health Law 42-01 and health regulations.
Among the measures that can be applied are the temporary or permanent closure of businesses, the suspension of services, and the imposition of fines, depending on the severity of the irregularities detected.
n” “nThe entity reiterated that these actions are not of an arbitrary punitive nature, but rather preventive, in order to avoid disease outbreaks and ensure consumer safety.
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Call to responsibility
n” “nPublic Health urged establishment owners to keep their businesses in optimal conditions and to comply with all sanitary authorization requirements, thus avoiding sanctions that could affect their operations.
n” “nLikewise, he recalled that compliance with the regulations is a shared responsibility between the State and the private sector to protect collective health.
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