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Official Letter No. 02/2230-2020-32 of the Federal Service for Supervision of Consumer Rights Protection and Human Welfare “On preventive and disinfection measures in public catering organizations and food units of educational organizations.”

Country/Territory
Russian Federation
Document type
Miscellaneous
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition, General
Keyword
Public health School feeding Nutrition Hygiene/sanitary procedures Disinfection/disinfestation Food quality control/food safety
Geographical area
Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, Black Sea, Caspian Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific
Abstract

This Official Letter establishes that, in relation to unfavorable situation due to the outbreak of new coronavirus infection (2019-nCo V) in People's Republic of China, there is the necessity to ensure observance of precautions as well as application of preventive and disinfection measure of public catering facilities. At the end of the work shift (or at least after 6 hours), must be performed aeration and wet cleaning with disinfectants of door handles, handrails, tables, chair backs (armrests of chairs), hand wash sinks at the entrance to the dining room and self-service displays. The number of dishes and appliances used at the same time should meet the needs of the organization. The use of non-conforming tableware shall be prohibited. Catering and food units of educational institutions must be equipped with modern dishwashers with disinfectant effect for mechanized washing up of tableware. When disposable tableware is used, it must be collected after the use in disposable tightly closed plastic bags, which are disinfected at the end of workday.

Full text
Russian
Website
www.pravo.gov.ru