Safe Food Rights Bangladesh (SFRB) is the country's first comprehensive food safety rights platform — a volunteer network, advocacy panels, and a legal support unit working alongside government authorities so that no family has to gamble with what's on their table.
Alongside the movement, SFRB publishes original reporting on adulteration cases, market investigations, and food safety policy — the same evidence trail our Research & Investigation Unit builds for advocacy and litigation, put in front of the public in plain language.
The widespread use of harmful chemicals, adulterated ingredients, and unsafe materials in food sold across Bangladesh poses a serious threat to ordinary people, children, and families nationwide.
Safe Food Rights Bangladesh (SFRB) is built on one belief: every citizen of Bangladesh — from city to village, rich to poor — has the right to access safe, pure, and health-compliant food.
SFRB leads a national movement encompassing a volunteer network across the country, advocacy panels, a legal support unit, and coordinated action with government food safety authorities — moving beyond complaint and outrage into evidence, policy, and enforcement.
Our operations are fully transparent and accountable to members and the public.
Advocacy grounded in evidence, laboratory data, and research.
Ensuring participation of people across income, geography, and background.
An independent stance, free from political and commercial influence.
From lab bench to courtroom to newsroom — each program feeds evidence into the next.
Regular sampling, testing, and monitoring of processed food products sold in the market. Results from accredited labs are published for the public.
Digital and grassroots awareness through television, radio, social media, and direct community engagement — with content for homemakers, students, farmers, and entrepreneurs.
A 24/7 helpline and app-based complaint portal, so consumers can register complaints about any harmful food product.
Lobbying for stronger food safety legislation, regular dialogue with ministries and regulators, and published policy white papers.
A dedicated legal fund and a panel of experienced lawyers to pursue Public Interest Litigation and consumer cases against harmful producers.
Policy, expertise, and fieldwork are kept in three distinct layers.
The highest policy-making body — 7 to 11 members, including food scientists, nutritionists, lawyers, civil society representatives, and public health experts.
Prominent national figures, university academics, former government officials, and international experts providing strategic and specialist guidance.
Six operating divisions carry out the day-to-day work of the movement — detailed below.
| Department / Unit | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Advocacy & Policy Division | Recommendations to government on policy, lobbying, and parliamentary engagement |
| Legal Support Unit (Legal Cell) | Managing consumer rights litigation, legal counsel, and litigation support |
| Research & Investigation Unit | Market food product testing, data collection, and report publication |
| Volunteer & Field Operations | Managing volunteer networks at district and upazila levels |
| Communications & Media Division | Social media, press releases, and campaign management |
| Partnerships & Collaboration | Managing relationships with government bodies and international organizations |
Three strategies, escalating with the situation.
SFRB coordinates with regulators at home and standards bodies abroad.
A digital ecosystem so ordinary citizens can access food safety information without friction.
Scan a QR/barcode to instantly check a product's safety status.
File complaints, verify product safety, and view the blacklisted products list.
Download reports, browse the product database, and register as a volunteer.
Regular awareness content on Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok.
A nationwide, free-of-charge complaint call centre.
SFRB is a people-driven organization — open to any aware citizen of the country.
Any citizen aged 18+.
Newsletter access and invitations to SFRB events.
Complete training, then work directly in the field.
ID card, structured field training, and active incentives.
Institutions and specialist-level professionals.
Opportunity for Advisory Board nomination & research lead.
Harmful chemicals, adulteration identification, label reading, and BFSA regulations.
Community engagement, media relations, and the complaint registration process.
Consumer Rights Protection Act, Food Safety Act, and complaint filing procedures.
Delivered both online and offline. Volunteers who complete the program receive a certificate and a digital badge.
SFRB believes only a well-governed organization can make a lasting impact.
Full disclosure of financial accounts and program details.
Financial review by an accredited audit firm.
Activities presented directly to members each year.
Structured input from ordinary citizen representatives.
Establish regional networks in 10 major districts and set up baseline operations.
Expand coverage to all 64 districts; launch the automated Consumer Helpline.
Contribute directly to legal reforms and deepen global consumer rights networks.
