Malaysia legislation

Section 23

of Protection of Public Health Ordinance, 1999

Section 23

(a)

the whole of the premises is maintained in a good, clean and tidy condition, free of all rodents and disease bearing insects, and has adequate ventilation;

(b)

there are receptacles of the type approved by a local authority in the premises for the storage of wastes which must be collected and removed at such intervals as may be approved or directed by the local authority;

(c)

the premises has been installed with a drainage system in proper working order, with mechanism, of a type approved by a local authority, to trap or contain oily by-products of food and food or kitchen wastes;

(d)

the toilets in the premises are in working order, properly and regularly cleaned and such toilets shall be located in such places as may be approved by the local authority;

(e)

adequate and reliable supply of clean drinking water from a water supply authority or such other source as may be approved by the local authority; and

(f)

adequate wash basins for cleansing of utensils and appliances for the preparation and serving food, and for the convenience of the customers.

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(2)

The owner or occupier of a food premises shall ensure that the premises and all tables and chairs used by the public for consumption of food are cleaned and washed daily.

(3)

Animal or pet is not allowed to be brought in any food premises by customers or to be reared by the owner, occupier or any stall holder of any food premises.

[Add. Cap. A212/2024]

Permits for food fair, etc.

Section 23 — Protection of Public Health Ordinance, 1999