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Order of the President of the Region n. 5 of 13 March 2020 Further measures for the prevention and management of the epidemiological emergency from COVID-2019. Ordinance pursuant to art. 32, paragraph 3, of the Law of 23 December 1978, n. 833 on hygiene and public health.

Country/Territory
Italy
Territorial subdivision
Sicilia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Food & nutrition, General
Keyword
Hazards Pests/diseases Public health Food security Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Abstract

The Order recalling the DPCM of 11 March 2020 states: retail commercial activities are suspended, made exception for sale of food and basic necessities activities identified in Annex 1 DPCM 11 March 2020, both in the context of neighbourhood businesses, and in the medium and large-scale distribution, also included in shopping centers, provided that access to the aforementioned activities is allowed. Regardless of the type of activity carried out, the markets are closed, exception made for food sale activities only. In any case, the interpersonal safety distance of one meter must be guaranteed; only catering with home delivery in compliance with hygiene and health standards for both packaging and transport activities is permitted; agricultural, livestock and agro-food processing sector activities, including the supply chains that supply goods and services, remain guaranteed, in compliance with hygiene and health regulations. Art. 6 includes additional measures to be observed for commercial activities: To ensure the distribution agro-food supply chain as a priority, large-scale distribution companies are required to dedicate specific areas in their storage rooms to stock personal protection equipment for their workers . 2. Entry to the fish and fruit and vegetable markets is limited to commercial operators only. 3. The Auditors, having checked the accessibility conditions and the possibility of observing all the precautionary measures in force regarding sanitary conditions, arrange for the continuation of the food activities carried out outdoors with particular reference to the local markets .

Full text
Italian
Website
pti.regione.sicilia.it

References - Legislation

Implements

Decree of the President of the Council of Ministers 11 March 2020 on further implementing provisions to the Decree-Law 23 February 2020, n. 6 on urgent measures regarding containment and emergency management of the epidemiological emergency from COVID-19, applicable on the entire national territory.

Legislation | Italy | 2020

Keyword: Public health, Early warning system, Hazards, Human rights, Processing/handling, Authorization/permit, Risk assessment/management, Food security, Internal trade, Vending, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law 23 December 1978, n. 833 Establishment of the Department of Public Health

Legislation | Italy | 1978

Keyword: Public health, Institution, Pollution control, Animal health, Biosafety, Biosecurity, Pests/diseases, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Toxicity/poisoning, Certification, Classification/declassification, Data collection/reporting, Potable water, Precautionary principle, Risk assessment/management, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX