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THE FOOD HYGIENE REGULATIONS, 1955
These regulations came into operation during 1956, mostly on the 1st
January, and copies were distributed by the Public Health Department to food
traders in the borough together with the following letter which draws the
attention to the major items in the regulations.
January, 1956.
Dear Sir (or Madam)
THE FOOD HYGIENE REGULATIONS, 1955
I enclose herewith a copy of the above-mentioned Regulations, most
of which came into operation on the 1st January, 1956.
There are various major matters which are new and to which I would
particularly draw your attention. These are set out below, but it is
emphasised that this is not a complete summary, and you are urged to
make a full and careful study of the printed copy of the Regulations in
order that you may be fully aware of your responsibilities under them.
REQUIREMENTS AFFECTING FOOD HANDLERS
Personal cleanliness (Regulation 9)
Persons handling food must -
(a) Keep their hands and clothing, (including overalls)
clean,
(b) cover open cuts and abrasions with a waterproof dressing,
(c) refrain from spitting, and
(d) refrain from smoking or taking snuff when handling food
or when in any room where there is open food.
Protection of food from contamination - (Regulation 8)
(e) food shall not be so placed as to involve risk of
contamination, and
(f) food in or about any forecourt, yard, market or stall
must not be placed lower than 18 inches from the ground.
Wrapping of food - (Regulation 10)
(g) unclean or printed wrapping material must not be allowed
to come into contact with food.
Persons suffering from certain infections - (Regulation 11)
(h) any person engaged in the handling of food who is
suffering from or is a carrier of certain infectious
conditions must inform:-
(1) the occupier of the food premises, and
(2) the owner of the food business
(i) the owner or occupier when given this information must
notify the Medical Officer of Health immediately.
REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO FOOD PREMISES
Sanitary Conveniences - (Regulation 14)
(j) no room which communicates with a sanitary convenience
may be used for:-
(1) the handling of food, or
(2) the cleaning of equipment
(k) a notice requesting users to wash their hands must be
displayed at every sanitary convenience
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