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Regulation No. 470 on infection control measures etc. in connection with the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19 Regulations)

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition, General
Keyword
Public health Hygiene/sanitary procedures Food security Food quality control/food safety
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Regulations establishes a series of infection control measures to prevent or limit the spread of the SARS CoV-2 virus in the population and among health personnel. Section 14 excludes establishments that serve food from those that shall be closed, and Section 15 lays down the requirements for these establishments, prescribing that they may remain open if fundamental infection control requirements are met. Meeting fundamental infection control requirements entails that the establishment shall ensure that visitors and personnel can keep two metres of distance between one another, and has introduced good hygiene and cleaning procedures and ensures they are adhered to. Food shall not be served buffet-style.

Full text
English
Website
www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

Act No. 55 on protection against infectious diseases.

Legislation | Norway | 1994 (2020)

Keyword: Public health, Hazardous substances, Food quality control/food safety, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Hazardous waste, Disinfection/disinfestation, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX