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Implementing Rules and Regulations of Chapter 3 of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines on Food Establishments.

Country/Territory
Philippines
Document type
Regulation
Date
1995
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition, Water, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Hygiene/sanitary procedures Food quality control/food safety Authorization/permit Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Enforcement/compliance Public health Food waste Treated food Vending Monitoring Offences/penalties Solid waste Waste disposal Waste management Organic waste Water supply
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, North Pacific, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
These Rules and Regulations shall take effect after fifteen (15) days from date of publication in the official gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.
Abstract

These implementing rules and regulations shall apply to all food establishments and facilities including those located in vessels, food containers and vehicles, and food sold in the streets. The Regulation provides for sanitary permit requirement for operating food establishment for public. No person shall be employed in any food establishment without a health certificate issued by the city/municipal health officer and no person shall use any room or place for or in connection with the preparation, storage, handling or sale of any article of food without approval of the health office. The Regulation provides for quality and protection of food that must be obtained from sources approved by the local health authority. The Regulation certifies rules for the sanitary facilities, water supply, bathroom services, sewage disposal, storage of perishable foods in refrigerator, dry storage of non-perishable foods and food serving operations, air conditioning, transportation and food deliveries. The Regulation further provides for the sanitary inspection, recording and reporting, classified vendors for drinks and penalties. The Regulation consists of 14 Sections.

Full text
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References - Legislation

Implements

Presidential Decree No. 856 Promulgating the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines.

Legislation | Philippines | 1975

Keyword: Pollution control, Protection of environment, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Certification, Disinfection/disinfestation, Fish products, Food quality control/food safety, Freshwater fishes, Sheep/goats, Processing/handling, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Internal trade, Vegetables/legumes, Meat, Milk/dairy products, Mineral water, Monitoring, MRL-maximum residue limit, Potable water, Poultry products, Public health, Waste management, Freshwater pollution, Water quality standards, Sewerage, Water supply

Source: FAO, FAOLEX