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Aug 22, 2018 · With respect to food safety, health officers can use the Public Health Act to complement their powers under the Food Safety Act. The Public Health Act’s Food Premises Regulation, outlines food safety requirements for businesses processing or preparing food, and selling food to the public.
The Food Safety Act regulates the entire spectrum of British Columbia’s food industry, from production and manufacturing to retail and restaurants. The Act provides a solid regulatory framework for B.C.’s food safety legislation.
These laws require that food sold in B.C. is safe and suitable for human consumption and meets all standards set out in the Food Safety Act. Food safety laws are governed by: British Columbia Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) British Columbia Ministry of Health.
Aug 11, 2022 · Learn more about food safety in B.C.: Food Safety Legislation; Food Safety Provincial Policies; Food Safety Courses; Food Safety & Sanitation Plans; Food Security. Food security is the foundation for healthy eating and requires a food supply that is stable and sustainable.
Food Safety Act. This Act is current to October 22, 2024. See the Tables of Legislative Changes for this Act’s legislative history, including any changes not in force.
This publication will keep operators of food service establishments up to date on food safety, regulations and foodborne illness. Content is generated as a collaboration between Fraser Health and Vancouver Coastal Health. Health Protection | Ensuring Healthy People and Healthy Environments 2020
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All restaurants and food businesses in British Columbia are subject to a number of provincial food handler safety laws and regulations, including: The Food Safety Act. The Ministry of Health’s Public Health Act, notably the Food Premises Regulation. The Milk Industry Act and the Milk Industry Standards Regulation.