Singapore legislation
Clause 18
Clause 18
Closure of food establishment
(1)
If the Director suspects that any food establishment is the source of or is responsible for the transmission of an infectious disease, he may, by notice in writing, order the closure of the food establishment and prohibit the sale or distribution of the food or water found therein for such period as may be specified in the notice.
(2)
Any person aggrieved by any order of the Director under subsection (1) may appeal within seven days from the date of the order to the Minister whose decision thereon shall be final.