Amman, Aug. 22 (Petra) –Jordan Food and Drug Administration (JFDA)
said safety of school food is a “shared responsibility” to guarantee
students have access to safe and healthy choices, coinciding with the
approaching start of the academic year.

In a press statement issued Saturday, the JFDA urged school canteen
operators to implement the highest food safety standards and health
requirements for handling food products.

The JFDA noted that this process aims to “solely” sell permitted food
items that meet approved specifications and guidelines.

It also urged the use of reliable and licensed suppliers for food
items to school canteens, calling for adherence to health
requirements for handling, preserving, and storing food.

In this context, the JFDA cited the ban on preparing or selling
products containing meat and its derivatives, both processed and
unprocessed, such as shawarma, burgers, sausages, mortadella, and
others, adding that sale of energy drinks in school canteens is
prohibited.

As for home-prepared items, the JFDA urged parents to ensure their
children’s school meals have appropriate components, avoid meat,
eggs, or dairy products that require refrigeration, and encourage
students to choose healthy options.

For any comments, inquiries, or grievances, the JFDA announced its
official complaints platform via WhatsApp at 0795632000 or via the
toll-free complaints hotline at 117114.

//Petra// AG