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Implementing Rules and Regulations of Chapter 5 of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines on Public Laundry.

Country/Territory
Philippines
Document type
Regulation
Date
1998
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Food & nutrition, Water, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Offences/penalties Solid waste Public health Waste management Inspection Effluent waste water/discharge Court/tribunal Standards Hygiene/sanitary procedures Food quality control/food safety Waste disposal Industrial water use Recreational water use Water supply Pollution control Freshwater pollution
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 public laundry including commercial laundry such as laundromat, dry cleaning laundry, linen- supply laundry, diaper-supply laundry, and public laundry places such as a community laundry area, as well as institutional establishments with laundry equipment and facilities such as hotels, dormitories, hospitals and other health-related institutions. The Regulation provides for sanitary permit issued by the local health officer, health certificate for the personnel, sanitary facilities such as water supply, solid waste management, food and drinks, sewage disposal, bathroom and hand washing facilities and vermin control. The Regulation further provides for construction requirements including windows and doors, walls and ceilings, floors, lights and ventilation, requirements for community laundry, commercial laundry and laundry services. Final provision refer to inspection and evaluation, reporting and responsibility of the local health officer. This Regulation consists of 20 Articles and has 2 Annexes.

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References - Legislation

Implements

Implementing Rules and Regulations of Chapter 16 of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines on Vermin Control.

Legislation | Philippines | 1997

Keyword: Pesticides, Disinfection/disinfestation, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food quality control/food safety, Solid waste, Inspection, Waste management, Potable water, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Water supply, Public health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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