Singapore legislation

Regulation 20

of Environmental Public Health (Food Hygiene) Regulations

Regulation 20

Sale and preparation of food

Subregulation 1

No person, who is engaged in the sale or preparation for sale of food, shall use for any purpose pertaining to his trade —

(a)

any water other than water from a tap connected to the water mains of the Public Utilities Board; or

(b)

any water from a tap or other source within a toilet.

Subregulation 2

No person shall sell or prepare for sale any food —

(a)

in any toilet or in any place which is being used for dwelling purposes;

(b)

in any place where any noxious, toxic or offensive matter or any other material is placed or deposited or permitted to be placed or deposited whereby such food is likely to be contaminated;

(c)

in any place where any work is carried on whereby such food is likely to be contaminated; and

(d)

on the ground or floor of the licensed premises.

Subregulation 3

Every person who is engaged in the sale or preparation for sale of any food shall ensure that all receptacles, appliances, implements, utensils, tools of trade, benches, fittings, machinery, and any other thing used for or in connection with the sale or preparation of such food are kept clean.