Developing an Efficient Regulatory Framework for Safe Street Food in Bangladesh: Lessons from Comparative Analyses with India, Thailand, and New York City, USA.

Authors

Abu Noman Mohammad Atahar Ali, North South University

Keywords

Bangladesh, street food, food safety, public health

Document Type

Article

Abstract

Globally, approximately 2.5 billion individuals consume street food1 daily. Street food is affordable, convenient, and sometimes nutritious, offering diverse and appealing food choices. A World Health Organization (WHO) report in 1996 ascertained that 74% of countriesrecognized the substantial contribution ofstreet foods to their urban food supply The following parts of the article look into street food's impact on public health and its implications for the lives of people in Bangladesh. Subsequently, it will examine previous initiatives and current endeavors to ensure street food safety and hygiene. Following this literature review, the study will conduct a detailed examination of existing laws and the legal responsibilities of government bodies in upholding food safety. In the final part, the research will undertake a comparative analysis of legal frameworks in other countries to propose enhancements to Bangladesh's existing framework.

Recommended Citation

Ali, A. (2024). Developing an Efficient Regulatory Framework for Safe Street Food in Bangladesh: Lessons from Comparative Analyses with India, Thailand, and New York City, USA.. Journal of Food Law & Policy, 20(1). Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/jflp/vol20/iss1/6