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Most of the Regulations are in operation as from the 1st
January, 1956, but others involving major alterations are deferred
until the 1st July, 1956.
There are various major matters which are new and to which
I would particularly direct your attention. The following summary
is by no means complete and you are urged to study the Regulations
themselves in order that you may be fully aware of your responsibilities.
Protection of Food from Contamination
1.- Food in any forecourt, yard, market or stall must not be placed
lower than 18" from the ground unless it is adequately protects
Personal Cleanliness
Persons handling food must:2.-
Cover open cuts or abrasions with a suitable waterproof dressing
3- Refrain from spitting in food premises.
4.- Refrain from the use of tobacco (including snuff), when handling
open food or in any food room where there is open food.
Carrying and Wrapping of Food
5.- Food must not be carried in a vehicle or container, or with any
live animal or poultry, without taking proper precautions
against contamination.
6.- It is not permissible to use any wrapping material or container
which is not clean, or to allow printed material to come into
contact with any food other than uncooked vegetables.
Persons Suffering from Certain Infections
7.- Any person engaged in the handling of food, on becoming aware
that he is suffering from, or is the carrier of typhoid fever,
paratyphoid fever or any other salmonella infection, or
dysentery or any staphylococcal infection likely to cause food
poisoning, must inform -
(a) the occupier of the food premises;
(b) the owner of the food premises.