However, the quantity of fruits supplied from Hanoi is only 30%, while 70% is imported from other provinces/cities. At present, fruits are sold through different channels, in addition to modern channels such as: supermarkets, shopping malls, stores or traditional markets, a large number of fruits are sold in streets. This comes from the habit and citizens’ living standard. However, fruit selling in the streets pose the risks of being unhealthy, causing difficulties for administrative agencies to control the fruit quality, at the same time it causes public disorder.
A fruit store in Cau Giay District.
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The aim of project is to remove fruit selling points in streets and public places, with a view to maintain public order and civilized urban area; improve awareness, responsibilities of growers, sellers, customers and managers in ensuring food safety with regard to fruits; improve management and controlling fruit selling stores toward the objective of high quality and food safety. It is essential to built trust among the customers with regard to fruit products in the country, as well as in Hanoi, encouraging producing safe fruits, improving the competitiveness of local fruits, in turn contributes to the stabilization and economic development in the city.
Until the end of 2018, fruit selling stores in Hanoi will control the origins, quality and conditions on food safety. Moreover, fruit selling points which are not qualified for food safety and public order requirements will be removed, especially in streets, public places, contributing to public order and civilized cities, traffic safety. All fruit selling stores which violate the law of business and food safety, especially in using illegal substances will be punished accordingly. Gradually all fruit selling stores will have the cashing machine, online payment and database system to improve the efficiency in management and business in food safety.
The project is aimed to maintain clean – green and beautiful streets, contributing to the image of modern and green Hanoi. Through removing fruit selling points in the streets, pedestrians will have space for walking and enjoy the city. At the same time, with logo put on fruits qualified for food safety, the project will help customers in identifying the quality of the products.
