The Need for Nigeria to Embrace the Hygiene Rating Scheme

Foodborne diseases pose a primary global health concern, affecting people across high- and low-income countries, with the less privileged often suffering most. This research proposes adoption of Hygiene Rating Scheme (HRS) to help customers make informed decisions about where what eat. The scheme has already demonstrated success in countries such as United States, Northern Ireland, Wales, England reducing risk foodborne diseases. article highlights significance Nigeria embracing HRS its potential combat Adopting will incentivize food business owners improve their sanitary conditions quality by implementing Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). scheme’s transparent inspection results it easier for choose higher-rated outlets, cost disease outbreaks promoting public health. In conclusion, provides practical solution addressing issue safety.