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Decree of the President of the Council of Ministers 26 April 2020 further implementing provisions of the Decree-Law February 23, 2020, n. 6, containing urgent measures regarding the containment and management of the epidemiological emergency from COVID-19, applicable on the whole national territory.

Country/Territory
Italy
Document type
Regulation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Food & nutrition, Fisheries, General
Keyword
Public health Vending Food quality control/food safety Food security
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Abstract

DPCM 26 April 2020 substitutes and amends the DPCM 10 April 2020. Under Art. 1 confirms a series of previous urgent containment measures, valid across the entire national territory. For commercial activities that are not suspended, it is required to ensure an interpersonal distance of 1 meter, guarantee a strict regulation of premises access and ensure that persons do not stay inside the premises longer than the time necessary to complete purchases. Regardless of the type of activity carried out, markets are closed, with the exception of stands aimed only at the sale of food. In regard to food retail sector activities the DPCM 26 April contains the following amendments to the previous measures: cafeterias and contracted catering services that guarantee an interpersonal distance of at least 1 meter are allowed. Foodservice activities (cafes, pubs, restaurants, gelaterie, and pastry shops) are solely allowed to continue through takeaway and delivery services that respect hygiene regulations both in terms of packaging and delivery, and the interpersonal distance of 1 metre. Products must not be consumed inside the establishment and it is not allowed to remain nearby the premises.

Full text
Italian
Website
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