The Food Standards Agency, which is currently running a TV advertising campaign highlighting the importance of kitchen hygiene, echoed the FDF's advice.

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If the Iranian government changes its decision, we are ready to provide: emergency health care kits, plastic sheeting, blankets, hygiene kits, kitchen sets, plastic water containers and water treatment units, as well as other support through partner NGOs.

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