Singapore legislation

Clause 48

of Environmental Public Health Bill

Clause 48

Regulations

(1)

Without prejudice to the generality of section 141 of this Act, the Minister may make regulations for any of the purposes of this Part, and such regulations may provide for —

(a)

the manner in which application for a licence shall be made, the particulars to be furnished and all matters pertaining to such application;

(b)

the preparation, storage, transport and sale of food;

(c)

the imposition of requirements as to the construction, lay-out, drainage, equipment, maintenance, cleanliness, ventilation, lighting, water-supply and use of premises in, at or from which food is sold for human consumption, or offered, exposed, stored or prepared for sale for human consumption;

(d)

the imposition of requirements as to the provision, maintenance and cleanliness of sanitary and washing facilities in connection with such premises, the disposal of refuse and the maintenance and cleanliness of apparatus, equipment, furnishing and utensils used in such premises;

(e)

the imposition of requirements as to the clothing worn by persons in such premises;

(f)

securing the observance of hygienic conditions and practices in connection with food establishments and the protection of public health.

(2)

Regulations made under this section may —

(a)

provide different provisions in relation to different classes of businesses; and

(b)

impose requirements in respect of the structural character of premises or as to the alterations to be made thereto.

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