PUBLIC HEALTH +

THE PUBLIC HEALTH ACT

ORDER
(under section 2)

The Public Health (Class 1 Notifiable Diseases) Order, 2003
REGULATIONS

(under section 7 )

The Public Health (St Mary Parish Council) (Garbage Collection and L".
Disposal) Regulations, 1998

Similar Regulations made in respect of-

3. Catherine Parish Council

Clarendon Parish Council

St. Ann Parish Council

St. Elizabeth Parish Council

Portland Parish Council

Trelawny Porish Council

St. James Parish Council

Weshnoreland Parish Council

Hanover Parish Council

Kingston md St. Andrew Corporation

Manchester Parish Council

St. Thomas Parish Council

ORDERS
(under section 13)

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REGULATIONS
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The Public Health (Immhization) Regulations, 1986

The Public Health (Meat In+tion) Regulations, 1989

The Public Health (Butchers') Regulations, 1989

The Public Health (Nuisance) Regulations, 1995

The Public Health (Food Handling) Regulations, 1998

The Public Health (Swimming Pools) Regulations, 2000

The Public Health (Tourist Establishments) Regulations, 2000

The Public Health (Hairdressers, Beauty Therapists, Cosmetologists and
Beauty Salons) Regulations, 2004

The Public Health (Barbers and Barberrhops) Regulations, 2004
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Trelawny Parish Council
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Portland Parish Council

Subsidiaty Legislation made under-

(a) the provisions of the Public ~ e c
1953 Edh.) (now repealed); and

21th Lmv (Cap. 320,

(b) section 19 of the Vaccination Act (now repealed)

but saved by section 30 (3) o/Act 47 of 19 74 are omitted. Reference
mqv be made to the Guide to Subsidiary Legislation.

PlJBLIC HEALTH

THE PUBLIC HEALTH ACT

ORDER
(under section 2)

THE PUBLIC HEALTH (CLASS 1 NOTIFIABLE DISEASES) ORDER, 2003

(Made by the Minister on the 4th day of November, 2003) L N 13Y2003

1. This Order may be cited as the Public Health (Class 1 Notifiable
Diseases) Order, 2003.

2. The following are hereby declared to be Class 1 Notifiable Diseases-
Acute Flaccid Paralysis Disease (Polio);

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS);

Cholera;

Congenital Rubella Syndrome;

Congenital Syphilis;

Diphtheria;

Encephalitis;

Fever (38°C or above) and Rash;

Haemophilus Influenza Meningitis;

Hepatitis B and C;

Human Iinmunodeficiency Virus (HIV);

Leprosy (Hansen's Disease);

(m) Malaria;

(n) Measles;

(0) Meningitis;

@) Meningococcal Meningitis;

(q) Opthalmia Neonatorurn;

(r) Pertussis-Like Syndrome;

(s) Plague;

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THE PUBLIC HEALTH (CLASS I NOTIFIABLE DISEASES) ORDER, 2003

( t ) Rheumatic Fever;

(u) Rubella;

(v) Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS);

(w) Tetanus;

(x) Tuberculosis;

(y) Typhoid;

(2) Yellow Fever.

3.-41) Where a medical practitioner suspects that a person has
contracted any of the diseases mentioned in paragraph 2, the medical
practitioner shall forthwith or not later than twenty-four hours after the case
is discovered, make a report t o -

(a) the Public Health Department for the parish in which the
suspected case has bcen found; or

(6) the surveillance unit of the Mmistty responsible for Health.

(2) A report under subparagraph (1) may be made--

(a) in writing, on a Class 1 Notification Form; or

(b) by any other appropriate means, if the circumstances so require.

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PUBLIC HEALTH

THE PUBLIC HEALTH ACT

REGULATIONS
(unclrr section 7)

THE PUBLIC HEALTH (ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL) (GARBAGE
COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL) REGULATIONS: 1998

(Made by the Local Board with the approval of the Minister on the LN 26Dl98

19th day of May, 1998)

1. These Regulations may be cited as the Public Health (St. Mary citation
Parish Council) (Garbage Collection and Disposal) Regulations, 1998.

2. In these Regulations- Interpretation.

"Authority" means the Natural Resources Conservation Authority
established by the Natural Resources Conservation Authority
Act;

"authorized disposal site" means a place, facility or installation
authorized by the Local Board and the Authority for the disposal
of garbage other than garbage which is classified as being
ha;rardous, toxic or noxious;

"commercial garbage" means garbage which is generated by any
commercial enterprise or activity, other than garbage which is
classified as being hazardous, toxic or noxious;

"contractor" means a person employed by the Local Board for the
colkction and disposal of garbage or a person engaged by the
owner or occupier of any premises for the collection and disposal
of garbage;

"domestic garbage" means garbage which is generatcd on any
residential premises and which is generated as a result of normal
domestic activity;

"garbage" includes refuse of any description, whether generated by
domestic, commercial or industrial activity, and all forms of solid
and liquid waste matter;

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I HE PUBLIC HEALTH (ST. MAi? Y PARISH C0L:VCIL)
(GrlRBdGE COLLECTI0.V AVD DISPOSAL)

REGI;LilTIO.VS. 1998

Duties of omer
and ocoupier of
premises.

Collechon and
disposal of
garbage.

"hazardous. toxic or noxious garbage" means garbage which is
classified by the Local Board and the Authority or the Water
Resources Authority to be detrimental te-

(a) the health or safety of the public;

(b) animals; or

(c) the environment,

or which is classified to be for any other reason unsuitable
for disposal at an authorized disposal site;

"industrial garbage" means garbage which is generated on any
industrial premises or by any industrial activity other than
hazardous, toxic or noxious garbage;

"receptacle" means a receptacle used for the collection and disposal of
garbage;

"Secretary" means the Secretary of the Local Board;

"special disposal site" means a place, facility or installation which is
designated by the Local Board and the Authority for thc disposal
of haz~rdous, toxic or noxious garbage.

3. The owner or occupier of any commercial or industrial premiscs
shall-

(a) ensure that all garbage, not being garbage to be collected by a
contractor, is disposed of at least twice in every seven days by
incineration or burial or by any other means approved by the
Local Board;

(b) ensure that all garbage being stored on the premises is stored in a
manner approved by the Local Board;

(c) ensure that where garbage is being put out to be collected by a
contractor, the garbage is put out in a manner approved by the
Local Board.

4.-41) The Local Board shall designate the areas for which they
provide scheduled services for the collection and disposal of domestic
garbage and shall inform the residents of the days and times scheduled for
collection and disposal.

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THE PUBLICHEALTH (ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL)
(GARBAGE COIXECTION AND DISPOSAL)

REGULATIONS, 1998

(2) The residents of the areas designated under paragraph (1)
shall put out their domestic garbage on the days scheduled by the
Local Board.

(3) The owner or occupier of any commercial or industrial pre-
mises or a person engaged in any commercial or industrial activity shall
dispose of commercial garbage or industrial garbage generated on the
premises.

(4) The management of an institution shall dispose of garbage
generated by the institution.

(5) Where an officer of the Local Board or other person authorized
in that behalf enters any premises for the purpose of collection or disposal of
garbage or in order to execute any other duty under these Regulations, the
owner or occupier shall comply with all lawful requests or instructions given
by the officer or other person and shall not hinder the officer or other person
in the execution of his duties.

(6) Where a person disposes of garbage by incineration, the
incineration shall occur between the hours of 10:OO o'clock in the forenoon
and 5:00 o'clock in the afternoon.

(7) The Local Board may vary the hours specified in paragraph
(6).

5.--(I) The Local Board may enter into contractual anangements for the contradual
collection or duposal of garbage. arrangemmtr by Local Board.

(2) Where a contractor fails to comply with any of these Regula-
tions, the Local Board may, in addition to any penalty which may otherwise
be imposed, terminate the contract immediately.

(3) Where a contract is terminated under paragraph (2) the licence
granted under regulation 10 (3) (6) shall cease to be valid.

6.-(1) The Local Board, in consultation with the Authority, shall Designationof
designate areas as authorized disposal sites and as special disposal sites. disposal sites.

(2) The Local Board shall ensure that a site conforms to such
standards and guidelines regarding design, construction and operation
as may be established by the Authority or any other body authorized in
that behalf.

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THE PUBLIC H F L T H (ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL)
(GARBAGE COLLECTION AND DISPOW)

REGULATIONS, 1998

(3) The Local Board may, by resolution, spec* fees to be paid by
the users of a disposal site.

Prohibition on 7.-(1) No person shall dispose of garbage in an area which is not
d s p o d and
removal oc designated as a disposal site by the Local Board.
garb*.

(2) No person shall dlspose of hazardous, toxic or noxious
garbage at a disposal site without the approval of the Medical Officer
(Health) or a person authorized in that behalf.

(3) No person shall remove garbage from a disposal site unless he is
authorized to do so by the Local Board.

Conveyance of
garbage.

8 . 4 1 ) No person shall convey garbage along any public road other than
in a manner approved by the Local Board.

(2) A contractor shall securely cover a receptacle used to convey
garbage.

(3) Where in the process of collection or conveyance, garbage
escapes from the receptacle, the contractor shall immediately re-load
the garbage or cause the garbage to be re-loaded into the receptacle.

~~~~~I oc dead 9.-(1) A person who has the custody of an animal which dies shall
animals. dispose of the remains of the animal in a manner approved by the

Local Board.

(2) Where a person contravenes paragraph (1) the Local Board
may dispose of the animal and charge any expense incurred in so doing
to that person.

(3) Any expense incurred under paragraph (2) may be recovered
by the Local Board in a Resident Magstrate's Court as a civil debt
due to the Crown.

ProviSiomreintms lo.-+) NO person shall engage in the business of collection or dis-
to licences for
co,,40,,and posal of garbage unless that person first applies for and obtains a
disposal of
@arbace.

licence to doso from the Local Board.

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THE PUBLIC H W T H (ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL)
(GARBAGE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL)

REGULATIONS, 199%

(2) An application for a licence shall-

(a ) be in the form set out in the First Schedule; F h t
Schedule.

(b) be accompanied by the appropriate fee specified in the Third gdulB,
Schedule;

(c) be accompanied by a passport size photograph of the applicant
taken not more than three months prior to the date of the
application; and

(d) be lodged in the Office of the Secretary.

(3) The Local Board may, after considering an application-

(a ) require the applicant to furnish such further information as it
considers necessary;

(b) grant to the applicant a licence subject to such conditions, if
any, as it considers necessary; or

(c) refuse to grant a licence.

(4) A licence shall be in the form set out in the Second Schedule Second
and shall, unless sooner revoked, remain valid for one year from the Schedule.

date of its issue.

(5) In considering whether to grant a licence or the type of licence
to be granted, the Local Board may have regard tc-

(a) the type of garbage which the applicant intends to collect; and

(b) the type of receptacle which is proposed to be used.

(6) The Local Board shall not grant a licence for the disposal
of hazardous, toxic or noxious garbage unless it is satisfied that the
garbage will be disposed of in such a manner as not to be detrimental to
public health, animals or the environment.

(7) A contractor shall within thirty days before the expiry of his
licence make an application to the Local Board for the renewal thereof and
the provisions of paragraphs (2), (3), (4) and (5) shall apply thereto.

(8) The Local Board may refuse to renew or may revoke a
licence where the licensee contravenes any provision of these Regulations or
orders made thereunder.

(9) The Local Board may, by resolution, amend the fees specified in
the Third Schedule.

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THE PUgLIC HEALTH (ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL)
(GARRAGE COLLECTIONAND D I S P O W )

REGULATIONS, 1998

Services and 11. The Local Board may offer services or operate facilities for the
Bcilities. c a q n g out of activities relating to garbage reduction, collection, con-

version and disposal and may, by order, specify the fees for the pro-
vision of the services and the use of the facilities.

oIdeI5. 12. The Local Board may, by resolution and after consultation with the
Authority and the Water Resources Authority, make orders under these
Regulations in relation t o -

(a) the manner in which different types of garbage shall be stored on
any premises;

(6) the manner in which different types of garbage shall be put out for
collection;

(c) the manner in which garbage may be disposed of by residents;

(d) the manner in which garbage may be conveyed along any
public road;

(e) the operation and use of a disposal site which falls within its
jurisdiction;

V) the operation of contractors;

(g) the payment of fees for the collection and disposal of garbage;
and

(h) the manner in which certification and reporting of garbage is to
be made.

o&nces 13.-(1) A person who fails to comply with any provision of these
Regulations commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction
before a Resident Magistrate to a fine not exceeding fifty thousand
dollars and in default of payment to imprisonment for a term not
exceeding twelve months and where the offence continues after con-
viction the offender is liable on summary conviction before a Resident
Magistrate to a fine not exceeding fifty thousand dollars for every day on
which the offence so continues, and in default of payment, to imprisonment
for a term not exceeding two months.

(2) Where a person commits an offence against these Regula-
tions he may, in addition to any penalty which may otherwise be
imposed, be required t o -

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THE PUBLIC HEALTH (ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL)
(GARBAGE COILECTION AND DISPOSAL)

REGULATIONS. 1998

(a) remove any garbage whch is improperly disposed of and
remedy any damage caused by the improper Qsposal;

(b) reimburse the Local Board any costs incurred in removing
garbage and remedying any damage caused by the improper
disposal;

(c) compensate any person who suffers loss or damage as a result of
the improper disposal;

(4 properly dispose of garbage improperly removed from a disposal
site.

FIRST SCHEDULE (Regulation 10)

THE PUBLIC HEALTH (ST. MARY PAKISH COUNCIL) (GARBAGE COLLECTION
AND DISPOSAL,) RBGULATIONS: 1998

Application for a Licence to carry on the Business of Collecting and
Disposing of Garbage

Name of applicant:. .............................................................................................

Business address of applicant:. .............................................................................

*Type of garbage to be collected and disposed of:. ........................................................

Approximate annual volume or quantity of garbage to be collected and disposed

Routes or areas &om which garbage to be collected:. .....................................................

Number of vehicles to be used in the collection and disposal of garbage:. .............................

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THE PUBLIC HEALTH (ST MARY PARISH COUNCIL)
(GARBAGE COLLJTCTIONAND DISPOWA)

REGULATIONS, J 998

FIRST SCHEDULE, contd.

Type or make of vehicles and registration numbers:

Equipment (type and quantity):. ..............................................................................

Signature of applicant:. .........................................................................................

............................................................................................. Date of application:.

* A separate application is required in respect of each of the types of garbage
listed in the Third Schedule to the Public Health (St. Mary Parish Council)
(Garbage Collection and Disposal) Regulations, 1998.

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THE PUBLIC HEALTH (ST. AIARY PARISH COUNUL)
(GARBAGE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL)

REGULATIONS, 1998

SECOND SCHEDULE (Regulation 10)

THE PUBLIC HEALTH (ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL) (GARBAGE COLLECTION
AND DISPOSAL) REGULATIONS, 1998

Licence to carry on the Business of Collecting and Disposing of Garbage

Affix

Photograph

of

Contractor

This licence is granted to.. ...............................................
(name of contractor)

of ...........................................................................
(business address of contractor)

............. to carry on the business of collecting and disposing of..

.................................................................. ..ga rbage.
(spec1fL rupe)

CONDlTIONS

This licence is not transferable to any other person and is issued sub.ject to the
provisions of the Public Health Act and to the regulations made thereunder,
including the certification by the Local Board of any receptacle which is used
by the licensee to transport garbage. It is also issued subject to any requirements
made by Order of the Local Board in respect of certification and reporting of
garbage collected by the contractor named herein an4 unless sooner revoked,
will expire on the day of

Dated the.. ............................ day of.. ............................................

Signature of contractor.. ...............................................................

Signature of Secretary of Local Board.. ...............................................

Place of issue.. ...........................................................................

RwD SCHEDULE (Regulation 10)

THE PUBLIC HEALTH (ST. M Y PARISH COUNCIL) (GARBAGE COLLECTION
AND DISPOSAL) REOULATIONS, 1998

Licence Fees to carty on the Business of Collecting and Disposing of the
following types of Garbage

1. Domestic garbage $30,000.00

2. Commercial and industrial garbage $45,000.00

3. Hazardous, toxic, noxious, and infectious garbage $50,000.00.

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PUBUC HEALTH

THE PUBLIC HEALTH ACT

RBGUuTIONs
(under section 14)

(Made by the Minister on the 7th day of Augwt, 1986.) L.H. 1 5 6 1 ~
[lst &@ern&, 1986.1

1. Thee Regulations may be cited as the Public Health {Immuniza-
tion) Regulatiom. 1986.

2. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise zquirce-
"child" means a pemon who ir, or in the case 01 a panon

whoso age is UtlCtrtain, appears to ~b, lerr than reven ycara
of age;

"contra-indications" means any symptom which indicatcm that it
is likely to be injuriour to the health for a pemon to be
hunized;

"irirlllunization" meana the process of developing in a penon
antibodies for protection against diphtheria, perturds, polio-
myelitis, tetanus, tu~berculomis, meamles or my other diredse
prescribed by the Minister, by the administering of any im-
munizing agent approved for the purpose by the Medical
086ccr (Health) and includes vaccination8 and imtoculations;

"parent" includes the guardian or petson in charm of or baviq
custody of a child;

"public immunization of15.ccrW m m any Medical Officer or any
o6har penon authorizad by the Medical Otlker (Health) to
perform immunizations.,

'kohool" includes day nur~riea, daycar0 ~~ l l t r c s and badc mchools.

3 4 1 ) hunization may be performed by a public i,mmunization
officer or by a medical practitioner.

(2) Immunization performed by a pubic immunization ofl3cu
for the purpoae of these Reflations and any cxaminatim or cer&
ficate issued in connection therewith. ahall be free of charge.

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THE PUBLIC HEALTH (IMMUNIZATION) REGULATIONS, 1986

4. Every public immunization officer and every medical practitioner
shall use only such immunization agent as approved by the Medical
Wcer (Health).

5.--(I) It shall be the duty of every parent of any child to have the
child immunized.

(2) Subject to paragraph (3), the parent of every child within
the Island shall cause such child-

(a) to be immunized within one year of the child's birth or
soon thereafter; and

(b) to be re-immunized at such times as may be specified by
the Minister or any Medical Officer authorized by him in
that behalf, in respect of any disease.

(3) Paragraph (2) shall not apply to any child in respect of
whom there are contra-indications or if the child is not physically
fit to be immunized, and rt certificate has been issued by a public
imlmizatim officer or a medical practitioner in the form set out

Schodub. as Form A in the Schedule and is in effect.
Form A.

6-41) In any case where a public immunization officer or a medical
practitioner is of opinion that a child examined by him for im-
munization shows signs of contra-indications or is not physically fit
to be immunized, he shall issue a certificate to this effect and deliver
it to the parent of the child.

(2) A certificate that a child is not physically fit to be im-
munized shall remain in force for three months. but shall be re-
newable for a like period from t h e to time until such time as the
public immunization officer or the medical practitioner considera that
the child is physically fit $ be immumzed.

\

7. A certificate of imn1unYzation, together wlEh the particulm set
PO^ B. out m Form B in the Schedule, shall be issued by the public im-

munization officer or the medical practitioner who performed the
immunization w any child who is fully hmunized.

8. Any public immunization officer or medical practitioner who
immunizes any child for the purpose of these Regulations, shall keep
a rmrd of the immuhization which shall include the date the child
wab seen, the immunizing agent used and any other relevant informa-
tion.

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THE PUBLIC HEALTH (IMMUNIZATION) REGULATIONS, 1986

9.-(1) Subject to paragraph (2). the person authorized to admit pupils
to any school shall not admit any child, or if already admitted, shall
not permit any child to continue attending any such school, unless such
child or his parent produces, after havlng been requested to do so,
a certificate of immunization issued by a public immunization officer
or a medical practitioner for the child.

(2) If a child or his parent produces a certificate of contra-
indications or a certificate that the child is not physically fit to be
immunized, signed by a public immunization oa[icer or medical practi-
tioner, a certificate of immunization is not required for the purpose
of paragraph (1):

Provided that where there is an expiry date on the certificate, the
child shall be requested to produce a fresh certificate on its expiratioa.
and on failure to produce a certificate, the child shall not be admitted
to the school until a certificate is produced.

10. Any person who contravenes or fails to comply with my of the
provisions of these Regulations shall be guilty of an offence, and shall
oe liable on summary conviction thereof in a Resident Magistrate's
Court to a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars, or in default of
payment thereof, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding thirty days.

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THE PUBLZC HEALTH (IMMUNIZATION) REGULATIONS, 1986

SCFIEWLE

FORM A (Regulation 5 (3) )

THE PUBUC HEALTH ACT
Certificate o f Medicd Contra-Indications

Unfitness f4 Immuntzation

I hereby certify that in respect of ............................................................
(age .................... ) of .............................................................................
..............................................................................................................
there are medical contra-indications relative to immunization generally/

............................................................................. immunization against /
ie physically unfit*, and accordingiy, heishe* should not be immunized.

This csrtificah hal l km valid until ........................................................ *
................................. Dated:

...............................................................
Public InomunizoHon Oficer/Mediad

Pr4~tfrioncrs
*Delete as appmpriate.

FORM B (Regulation 7)

THE PUBLIC HEALTH ACT
Certificate of Immunization

Name .......................................... Dato of Birth ........................

IMMUNIZATION

1. D.P.T.*

2. Polio*

3. D.T.

4. Tot Tox.
V.T.1

5. Rubella

6. Measles
(Rubeola)

7. B.C.O.

8. Other (Specify)

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DATE RBSULT DA- RESULT

Dim. of Reaction

TL,mulin Tsst

........................................................................... I hereby artify that
(aged ................ ..............) of ..........................................................
..............................................................................................................
har been fully immunized by me as is shown above.

Dated.. .....................................
...............................................................

Public Intmlajzatiorr Ofier/Medical
Practitioner++

PUBLIC HEALTH

THE PUBLIC HEALTH A m

REGULATIONS

(cinder section 14)

(Made by the Minister on the 15th day of August, 1989) L.N. 44/89

[15th August, 1989.1

1. These Regulations may be cited as the Public Health (Meat
Inspection) Regulations, 1989.

2. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires--
''animals" means cattle, swine, sheep and goats;

"blood" means the blood derived from an animal;
"carcass" means the body of a slaughtered animal which has been

bled and dressed;

"inspector" means a Public Health Inspector or any other person
designated by the Ministex for the purpose of these Regula-
tions from persons who by training and experience are, in
his opinion, qualified to be so designated;

"otfal" means any part 04 a slaughtered animal removed from the
carcass in the process d dressing it;

"slaughterhouse" means a place for slaughtering animals which
are intended for human consumption.

3.-41) Subject to the provisions af these Regulations, no person shall
slaughter, or cause to be slaughtered, any animal for human consump-
tion unless such person has, not less than twenty-four hours before
the time of slaughter, informed the Local Board of Health within
whose district the place of slaughter is situated, of the day and time
and place on which the slaughter will take place.

(2) This regulation shall not apply-

(a) in any case where an animal is slaughtered in a public
slaughterhouse under the management of a Parish Council or
the Council of the Kingston and St. Andrew Corpomtion; or

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THE PUBLIC HEALTH (MEAT INSPECTION) REGULATIONS, 1989

(b) in any case where by reason of accidental injury, illness.
exposure to infection or other emergency affeoting the animal
it is necessary that the animal should be slaughtered without
delay.

(3) Where because d an emexgency an animal has been
slaughtered without delay, the Local Board d Health shall be infolmed
of the slaughter as soon as reasonably possible thereafter.

4. On receipt of a notification pursuant to regulation 3, the Local
Board of Health shall arrange for an inspector to make an inspection
in accordance with these Regulations.

5. Every animal to be slaughtered for human consumption (elqcept
an animal slaughtered because of an emergency) and the carcass, offal
and blood of the animal slaughtered shall be inspected by an inspector
in accordance with these Regulations.

6 . No carcass, offal or blood of any animal shal'l be sold for human
consumption unless it has been passed fit for human oonmmptim and
mavked by an inspeotor who has carried out an inspeation in amordance
with these Regulations.

7.-41) In determining whether he is satisfied that an animal is
fit to be slaughtered for human consumption or that the caloas, offal
or blood d the animal is so fit, the inspector shall have regard to the

~ c b o ~ u l ~ I. provisions of Schedule I to these Regulations.

(2) For the purpose of an inspection under these Regulations
d the carcass, offal or blood of any animal, the inspector may take
samples from such carcass, offal or blood for submission for laboratory
examination.

(3) Proper identification shall be made by the inspectw of any
samples taken for laboratory examination and the sample shall be
accompaniedby any explanatory information as may be necessary.

(4) Care shall be taken of samples to ensure that they arrive
at the laboratory in good condition.

8. Every person who slaughters or causes to be slaughtered any
animal intended for human consumption shall ensure that the carcass
is dressed immediately after the animal has been slaughtered and the
following provisions are complied with-

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(a) that the carcass is dressed and treated in such a manner as
not to prevent or hinder inspection in accordance with these
Regulations;

(b) that no action is taken which might alter or destroy any
evidence of disease ex-ept on the instructions of the inspectors;

(c) that the offal and blood, after removal from the carcass, are so
kept as to remain readily identifiable with the carcass, until
these have been inspected by the inspector;

(d) that any blood intended for human consumption is collected
and placed in a clean receptacle provided by the pemon for
that purpose.

9. Subject to these Regulations, no person shall remove or cause
or permit to be removed from a slaughterhouse or other place d
slaughter any carcass or part thereof or any offal or blood of any
animal slaughtered therein unless it has been inspeoted in accordance
with these Regulations and passed fit for humn consumption by the
inspector and in the case of any carcass or part of a carcass, until
it has been marked in accordance with regulation 10.

lo.-+) Where after inspection in accordance with thege Regulations
an inspector is satisfied that a carcass, or part of a carcass, is fit for
human consumption, he shall stamp the carcass, or part thereof as
the case may be, with a mark of the kind and in the appropiate
manner described in Schedule I1 of these Regulations. Schedule II.

(2) Whwe an inspector is not satisfied in relation to any part
of a carcass, he shall not mark the carcass or any part thereof until
the part in relation to whioh he is not satisfied is removed.

(3) No person other than an inspector shall, in relation to
any carcass or part of a carcass, make use elf any mark described in
Sohedule I1 of lthese Regulations or make any mark resembling a
mark described in Schedule 11 as to be calculated to deceive.

11.-41) If any ani'mal carcass, blood or offal appears to the inspector
to be diseased or otherwise unfit for human consumption the inspector
shall condemn same and cause it to be seized and destroyed or other-
wise disposed of or dealt with so as to prevent it from being exposed
for sale or used for human consumption:

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Provided that if any animal carcass, blood or offal is seized by
the inspeotor and the owner or person in pos~session d suoh caroass,
blood or offal is dissatisfied with such seizure, such owner or person
may forthwith appeal to the Veterinary Officer af the district or
his depulty to view ,the animal or part thus seized, and if in the opinion
of the Vaterinary Officer of the district or his deputy such animal or
part is not diseased, unsound or unfit fm human consumption, he
shall give a written certificate bo that effect to such owner or persm
whmupon the animal or parts shall be returned.

(2) Unless an appeal is made within six hours after seizure
under paragraph (I), any such seizure and subsequent destruotion d
animal carcass, offal or bmlood shall be deemed and taken for d l
purposes to have been legally effective.

12. Any person who contravenes or fails to comply with any of the
provisions of these Regulations shall be guilty of an offence and shall
be liable, on summary conviction before a Resident Magisate% Court,
to a fine not exceeding two thousand dollars or to imprisonment for
a term not exceeding twelve months or to both such fine and imprison-
ment.

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SCHEDULE I (Regulation 7)

PART I . Inspection of Animals to be staughtered

1. Except in emergency cases, all animals shall be inspeoted within 24 hours
af being slaughtered.

2. When examining an mima1 the inspector shaU have rqard t o c

its manner d standing and movement;
its state of nutrition;
its reaction to the environment;
the condition of its hide, skin, hair or wool;
its digestive system (salivation, urination, consistency and d o u r of
faeces);
the apparanre of the urho-gaaital system, ineluding the vulva,
mammary glands, prepuce and scrotum;
any swelling, injuries or aedema;
any deformity or !&her abnomality;
any sign of disease;
its body temperature;
its sex and age;
its state of oleanlinesr.

3. When an animal is suspected of having a disease, a blood @p&k~~enl
should be taken and examined.

4. Atterntion should also be paid to any site of predilection of a disease
or disease symptom on the animal.

5. Where the inspection has revealed no evidence of any abnomnal condition
or disease the h p e c t o r shall release the animd for slaughter and shall issue
a certificate to this effect.

6. If during the inspection of an animal any disease or condition is noted
by the inslpector which does not prevent the animal from being slaughtered,
the animal shall be released for s l a w t e r but the inspector shall make a note
of the disease or condition on the certificate issued.

7 d 1 ) Where the inspector is doubtful as to whether an animal has a
disease or condition whioh should prevent it from beinlg slaughttred for human
consumption, the impctor may-

(a) isolate the animal in a pen set aside for this punpose for detailed
examination, observation or treatment which treatment should be done
away from the slaughterhouse; or

(b) mlease the animal for slaugh$er under special wndi,tions ao as bo
avoid contamination of the personnel, premises, equipment or any
other aaimai.

(2) 1Ib t h e an- is released .under paragraph (1) (b), a note ,to this
effect should be placed on the certificate i'ssued by the inspector on release
of the animal for slaughter.

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~ H E D U L E I, contd.

PART I, contd.

8. Where there are signs which indicate that an animal1 is suffering from
a disease or condition rendering it un& for human consumption, ,the h p e c t o r
may-

(a) condemn it as unfit for huqan consumption; or
(b) place it under specid conditions to enable it to be further examined

bdlore reaching his decision.

9. h i m a J s which have been condemned by the inepechor as being =fit to
be slaughtered for human consumpt~on shall be dealt with as provided under
redlatian.

PART 11. ILtspection of offah, carcasses and blood
General

1. The inspector shall satisfy himself as to the sanitary condition ,d any
premism where a n animal was slaughtered and the equipment and facilities
used or provided for the purpose.

2. Carcass% should be left separate from each other and should be kept
in sanitary conditions.

3. Evisceration shoulld be effected without delay.

4. The offal and bllood of an ,animal should be identifiable with its caram.

5. (In the case of a young calf, the inspector may make such lesser ekaanina-
tion as seems to him sufficient in the ~ircumstances of the case.

Examination of different species

1. Inspection of off&

(a) H e M n examinining the skinned head of any bovine animal, the
inspector shall-

(a) examine bhe surface a d substance of the rtongue a d , if
necessary, make an inbision into the root of the tongue with-
out mutilation of the blade d $he tongue;

(b) inspect the oral and nasal cavities;
(c) in-t ,the palate and roaf of the mouth' and examine in

detail (by viewing and multiple incisions) the sub-maxillary,
parotid and retropharyngealy lymph nodes;

(d) view and incise the muscles of mastication and make one or
more linear incision parallel into the external musdes of masti-
cation;

(e) view the lips and gums.
(b) Gustro-intestinal tract-The inspector shall examine, if necessary by

palpatiom, the moknach6 and the intestines and shall emmine the
mesenterjc lymph nodes. The oesophagus should be separated from
its attachment to the trachea and examined.

(c) Spleen-He shall examine the organ, if necessary by palgotion and
mcwon. If necessary, a smelar of the spleen pulp should be (taken.

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SCHEDULE I, contd.
PART 11, contd.

(4 Liver-ExamincLtion in detail, and if necessary by palpation, of the
organ shall be made. The portal lymph node shlould be incised unless
the inspector is satisfied that it is ubviously diseased. The large
bill0 d w t & d t d .be opened up by inkision by h'ilm. If n w ~ r v r y ,
one or more inc~sions should be made deep enough to apen bile
durn and liver sastance. The gall Whdder shoulld be exam~ined, 8
necessary by palpation.

(e) Lung~Examina t ion by palpation of the entire orgaa shall be made
by the inspector, He shall examine by incision of the bronchial and
mediast id lymph nodes, unless the glands are obviously diseased.
If necessary, an incision should be made to open up the larynx,
trachea and bronchi. A transverse incision a c r w the lower part
of the diaphragmatic lobe shodd a p up the bronchi.

Cf) H e u r t d h e peridarduan s h d d be opened by tho insepeutolr and the
heart examined. One o r more incisions should be made from base
tra apex or alternatively the heart may be everted and shallow iwisions
(made so that the aandlkic vdueis and anusale tissue can be inspected.

'Cg) Uteru+Examination by pallpation antd, if necessary incision, should
be made by the inspector.

(h) Udder-Examination by palpation and, if necessary incision, should
be made by the inspector. If the udder has been or is in a laotating
state, an ~ncision of the supra-mammary lymph nodes shoulld be
made. If the udder is for human donsumption, incision d the organ
should be made.

( i ) K i d n e ~ T h e inspector shall expose and examine the organ, if neces-
sary by palpation and incision.

hi TesticEes~The inspwtor shall make examination by palpation if they
are to !be used for human consumption.

2. Inspection of carcasses

(a) When examining h e oarcass of a bovine lths inepector shall have
regard to-

(i) its condition;
(ii) the efficiency d bleeding;

(iii) any abnormal oolour;
(iv) the condition of serous membranes (pleura and peritoneum);
(v) any abmrmal odour; and
(vi) any other abnkumalities.

(6 ) The skeletal mus$es, iacluding the attmhed fat and c o ~ e a t i v e tissues,
fie bones, apec~ally those w'hich have been cut and exposed during
the splitting of the caroass, the joints, the tendon sheaths, the dia-
phragm and pleura and the peritoneum, should be viewed and if
oeceasary, palpated and incised by the inspector. If necessary, the
triceps brachii muaole should also be incised by him.

(c) The following lymph nodek should be exaanined, paipated and, if
necessary, incised-

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(i) superficial inguinal (supra-mammary);
(ii) external and in'temal ilimc;
(iii) prepedmal;
(iv) renal;
(v) prescapular.

(4 m e r e the inspector has reasone to suspect ,that any part of a carcass
is mfected with tu~berculobis or any other disease, he should exmine
the main carcass lymph nodes.

QB) Ovines and Caprines

Inspection of the offals

(a) H e a d g h e head should be skinned and washed dean. If necessary,
the base of the tongue s h ~ u l ~ I b e detached so as to give access to
the masticatory muscles and the regional lymph nodes.

The surfaces of the head as well as the nasal and oral cavitia
should be examined. If necessary, the tongue should be examined,
palpated and inkised. Lymph nodes should be i n h a d only if nexsaay.

(b) Gastro-intestinal tracn--Examination, if necessary by p*atibm of the
stomachs and intestines, should be made.

(c) Spleen-Examioation of the organ if necessary by palpation and in-
oision, ~~ be made.

(d) LiversExamination by palpation 04 organ and hepatic lymph nodes,
and if necegsary incision should be made.

The gall bladder s h ~ u l d be examined if necessary, by pallpation.

(e) Cungs-Examination by palpation of the entire organ, md, if n-sary,
incision of the lungs and the bnonchid and m d a s l t h d lymph nodes
should be made. If necessary, an incision should be made to open
the larynx, trachea and bqonohi. A transverse inoieion across the
lower part of the diaphragmatic lobe 5hodd open up the bronchi.

( f ) Hearn-The pericardium should be removed and examination, if neces-
sary by ~ncision, made.

(g) uterus-In adult animals examination, if necessary by palpation, should
be made.

(h) Udder-In adult animab examination, if necessary by palpatwn, should
be made.

(0 Kidney-The inspector shoubd expose and exmine the organ, if n w -
sary (by palpation and incision.

(j) Testich-Examination should be by palpation if to be used f m human
con~sumption .
Inspection of carcasses

(a) When examining the carcass of an Ovine or Caprine, the inspeobu
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PART TI, contd.

(i) its condition;
(ii) the efficiency of bleeding;

(iii) the condition of serous membranes (pleura and peritoneum);
(iv) any abnormal wlour;
(v) any abnormal odour; and

(vi) any lother abnormalities.

(b) The skeleAal musdes, induding the attached fat and connective tissum,
the bones, especially those which have been cut and exposed during
the splittidg of the carcass, the jointe, the tendon sheaths, the dia-
phragm amd tlhe fleum and the pedtoneum, shwun,d be viewed and,
if necemary, h e trim@ b~aohii musales &uld be inoised.

(c) The folllowing lymph nodes should be examined, pai1pated and, if
necessary, incised-

(a) superficial inguinal (supra-mammary);
(b) external and internal iliac;
(c) pre-pectoral;
(6) renal;
(e) prescapular.

(6) Where the inspector has reason to suspect that m y part of the camass
is infected with tubsrcUn~sis or any obher disease, he should examine
the main carcass lymph nodes.

(C) PORCXNES (Pigs)

Inspection of off&

(a) Head

(i) the sunface of the head as well as the oral and nawl cavities
should be examined;

(ii) the ~b-maxillary lymph nodes should be incised and the
cut surfaces examined. The parotid and retmpharyngeal
lymph nodes should be incised, ilf necessary;

(iii) where C. cellulosae is prevalent the outer muscle of mastica-
tion, and the root 04 the tongue should be incised and the
blade of the tongue examined and palpated;

(iv) ithe tonsils should be removed, if necessary.

(b) Gmtro-intertinal tracr-Examination of the stomach an~d intestines, if
neoessary by pdpatilon, should be m d e . Assodated Qmp m o d e s &ould
he examined b palpation and, if necessary, by incision. The lymph
nodes should l e incised if any lesions have been observed in the
sub-maxillary lymph nodes.

(c) Spleen-Examination laif the organ, if necessary by palpation and
incision, should be made.

(dl Liver and lymph nudes-Examination by p a a t i o n , Y s e w s a r y by
incision should be made.

(e) LungeExamination by palpation of the entire organ, and, if neces-
Eary, &hion, af lhe lun@ and the bronchid and mediastind lymph
nodes s h u l d be made. If necessary, an incision shmld be 9 a d e
to open up the larynx, trachea and (bronchi. A transverse inasion
across the lower part of the diaphragmatic bobe should o,pm up
the bronchi.

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SCHEDULE I, contd.
IPART UII, contd.

(f) Heart-Fhe pericardium should be removed and examination If neces-
sary by incision made. Where C. d l d o s a e is prevalent, the heatt
should be opened and a deep incision into the septum should be
made.

(g) Uterus-Examination by palpation and, if necessary by incision, should
be made.

(h) Kidney-The organ should be exposed and examined, if necessary,
by palpation and incision.

Inspection of carcass

1. When examining the c a ~ d s s of a porcine the inspector shall have re-
gard t o -

(a) its oondition;

I b) the efficiency of bleeding; C) the condition of serous memlbranes (pleuta and peritoneum);
(4 any abnormal cobur;
(e) any abnormal odour; and
(fl any other abnormalitia.

2. The ,skeletal muscles, incl~uding the attached bet and connective ltissue,
the bones, especially those which have been cut out and exposed during the
splitting o ~ f the carcass, the joints, the tendon sheaths, the diaphragm and
the pleura and the peritoneum should be examined and, if necessary, palpated
and incised.

3. The site of castration shoulld be pal~pated and, i t necessary, incised.

4. The following lymph nodes should be examined by palpation and, if neces-
sary, be incised-

(a) superficial inguinal (supra-mammary);
(b) internal iliac;
(c) renal;
(4 pr-pular.

5. When a systematic or generalized disease is suspected, the main mass
lymph nodes should be examined

SCHEDULE II. (Regulation 10)

Marks for use on carcars '

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THE PUBLIC HEALTH ACT

REGULATIONS
(under section 14)

(Made by the Minister on the 14th day of December, 1989) L.N. SBAIBP

[14th December, 1989.1

PART I - Preliminary

1. These Regulations may be cited as the Public Health (Butchers) Citaa-
Regulations, 1989.

2 . 4 1 ) In these Regulations unless the context otherwise requires-- y ~ r ~ ~ a -
mdieatlrn
of Renub

"abattoir" means premises approved and registered by the Local ti-.
Board to be used for the slaughtering and dressing d animals
the meat of which is intended for human consumption;

"animal" means any bull, steer, cow or othw description d cattle
or any pig, sheep, lamb, goat or kid, rabbit or other such
mammal; and includes poultry, ducks. geese, turkeys, guinea
fowls or any other birds reared to produce meat:

"associate" means any person who by virtue of his association
with a butcher has accem to or is involved in the business
of the slaughtering d animals, dressing, processing of carcasses
or meat and the selling d meat;

"butcher" includes any person who-

(a) slaughters or causes to be slaughtered any animal; or

(b) prepases or processes the c a m s of any animal or meat
for human consumption;

"carcass" means the body of any slaughtered animals whioh has
been bled and dressed for human consumption;

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"disinfection" means the application of hygenic measures and
appropriate chemical or other agents and processes to pre-
cleaned surfaces or articles to free them from harmful and
otherwise undesirable micro-organisms;

"dressed" or "dressing"-

(a) in relation to slaughtered cattle, means the removal ob
head, hide, viscera (not including kidneys), genital organs.
urinary bladder, the feet up to the carpal and tarsal joints,
and the udders of cows, and of other cattle that have
calved or are in advanced pregnancy;

(b) in relation to slaughtered pigs, means the removal ob
hair, bristles, claws, eyelids, viscera (not including kid-
neys), genital organs, urinary bladder, udders in the case
of lactating animals, animals that have farrowed or are
in advanced pregnancy, and the external acoustic duct
unless in respect of that part, as an alternative, an effective
form of cleaning is carried out;

(c) in relation to sheep and lambs, goats and kids, means
the removal of the head, the pelt or skin (including that
of the head), visce~a (not including the kidneys), genital
organs, urinary bladder, and feet up to the carpal and
tarsal joints, and udders of lactating animals. animals
that have given birth or are in advanced pregnancy; and

(d) in relation to cattle and pigs, includes, where necessary,
splitting of the carcass so as to divide the carcass length-
wise on the medial line;

"fit for human consumption" in relation to meat, means an article
which has been inspected and passed and appropriately
marked by an Inspector and in which no changes due to
disease, decomposition or contamination have subsequently
been observed;

"inspction" in relation to meat, means the prescribed examination
of an animal or carcass by an Inspeotor and may include
the taking of samples for laboratory analysis or any other
further examination carried out by the Inspector prior to
determining whether or not the meat is fit for human con-
sumption;

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"Inspector" means a Public Health Inspector or any qualified
person duly authorized to inspect meat intended for human
consumption ;

"Local Board" means the Local Board d Health in respect d
each parish established under section 5 of the Pueblic Health
Act;

"meat" means the edible part of an animal slaughtered for human
food;

"Medical Officer (Health)" means any medical practitioner
appointed by the Governor-General to be a M e d i d Officer
(Health) and shall include the Chief Medical Officer and
any other Medical Officer designlated by the Minister to be
a Medical Officer (Health) for the purposes af the Public
Health Act;

"placed slaughter" means any abattoir or slaughter place;

"slaughlter" means the killing of any animlal (using an approved
method of s~tunning and bleeding) the meat d which is in-
tended for human consumption.

(2) These Regulations shall apply to the entire 1,sland

PART I1 - Licences

3. No person shall operate as a butcher unless swh person has a Licensing
valid licence ,panted by the Local Board under regulation 4. by Local Board.

4.-(1) Applications for butchers' licences or renewal of such licences Applications
for l~cences.

under these Regulations shall be in triplic~ate in the form set out in
Form 1 of the Schedule hereto. F O I ~ 1.

(2) Every application for a licence under these Regulation8 shall
be submitted to the Secretary of the Local Board and shall-

(a) be acwmpanied by two photographs of the applicant taken
not more than three months prior to the date d his applica-
tion (and whioh photograph shall remain valid for the duration
of the licence granted on such application and for a further
four years from the expiry of the licence);

(b) be accompanied by a bee d $50.00 per annum or such
other fee as may from time to time be prescribed by the
L m 1 Board.

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(3) The Secretary of the Local Board shall without delay-

(a) cause one copy to be delivered to the Medical Officer
(Health);

(b) cause one copy to be delivered to the Inspector of Police for
the area; and

(c) notify the applicant of the time and place fixed for the con-
sideration of the application by the Local ba rd .

(4) Where any application made under this regulation is un-
succesdud, the applicant shall be refunded one-half of the fees paid
in by him.

Medical 5. Every person making application for a licence or renewal thereof
examination. shall attend on the Medioal OfFicer (Health) and submit to such exam-

ination as the Medical Officer (Health) may require.

Objections 6.41) So as to allow any person within a district to object to
to granting
of acence. the granting to any applicant of a butcher's licence, the Local Board,

on receipt of an application for a butcher's licence, shall conspicumsly
exhibit a copy of such application on the front of the Post Office or
any other public building within the district where the applicant uarries
on or intends to carry on business.

(2) Any objection referred to in paragraph (1) shall be made
not less than ten days before the dlate fixed for consideration of the
application and shall-

(a) be in writing;

(b) state the name and address of the person making the objec-
tion; and

(c) state the grounds for such objeotion,
and a h e copy of such objection shall be forwarded f d w i t h by
the Local Board to the applicant for the butcher's licence.

Enquir.~
7.41) On the receipt of an application for a butcher's licence, an

as to
character Inspsctor of Police shall-
of applicant.

(a) make enquiry as to the ahwader d the applicant and as to
suuh other mattess as to him may seem necessary;
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(b) endorse on the application the results of his enquiries.

(2) It shall be the duty d the Inspector d Fwlice to forward to
the Secretary of the Local Board at least three days before the date
fixed for the consideration of the application, the endorsed applica-
tion form, and any other pertinent documents.

8. The Medical Officer (Health), on receipt under regulation 4 of rnwction
of premises an applioatilon, shall cause a Public Health Inspector or any other to be
licensed. person so authorized to inspeot the premises to be used under licence

and mentioned in the application, in order to certify that-

(a) the premises on which slaughtering is to take place and on
whiuh meat is to be dressed or offered for sale, meets public
health stanhrds and is not likely to constitute a nuisance
to the neighbourhood if the licence is granted;

(b) the equipment and facilities provided on the premises men-
tioned in the applicatiun are sufficient to meet with the
appmval of the Public Health Department; and

(c) the method of transportation of animals, carcasses and meat,
and the storage of meat, is not likely to allow for contamina-
don and spoilage.

9.-41) On the date fixed to consider an application for or any Consideration
Of objection (made pursuant to regulation 6 ) to the application for a>y~ications.

a butcher's licence, the Local Board, the person making the objection
and the applicant may have representatives present and all parties
shall take with them all the documents and other information needed
to allow for a just decision by the L m l Board.

(2) The Local Board shall hear suih evidence as may be called
and, where there are witnesses, may examine them.

(3) The Local Board, after considering an application for a
butcher's licence and any objection thereto and the report and recom-
mendations and any other pertinent document from the Medical Officer
(Health). Public Health Inspector or any other person thereto authorized.
may-

(a) grant the applicant a licence, in the fcrm set out in Form :,"&&.
2 d the Schedule hereto, to operate as a butcher, subject
to such conditions (if any) as the b c a l Board may oonsider
necessary; or

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(b) refuse to grant such licence, stating in writing rhe reasona
for such refusal.

Butchers'
licences. 10,-41) Every butcher's licence shall be in the form set out in

Form 2 of the Schedule hereto and shall specify the following in- Form 2.
formatim-

(a) the name and address d the butcher;
(b) the permitted days and hours d slaughter;
(c) the location of the place of slaughter;
(d) the type d animals permitted to be slaughtered;
(e) the number of animals permitted to be slaughtered.

(2) A butcher's licence shall, unless cancelled, suspended or
revoked, remain valid for one year from the date of its issue and
may be renewed for a further one year period on each re-application
to the Local Board for such renewal.

Rqrocation
of licence.

11.-41) The Local Board may, at any time, cancel, revoke or
suspend a butcher's licence; or after considering an application.
recommendation or report, alter the conditions of a licence, giving
reasons for such action in writing.

(2) A butoher's licence may be revoked or suspended if-
(a) the person so licensed is suffering from an infectious disease;
(b) the continued operation d the licensed person apt the place

of slaughter or in the meat trade is or may be detrimental
to public health;

(c) a breach of the terms of the butcher's licence has been corn-
mitted;

(d) a breach of these Regulations has been committed;
(e) it has been discovered that false information had been given

in the process of acquiring or operating the butcher's licence.

(3) Any pesson aggrieved by the rewxration or suspensicm of
a licence may appeal to the Minister, whose decision shall be final.

(4) The Local Board of Health with the approval d the Minis-
ter may, from time to time, by notice published in the Gazette,
state additional requirements to be met in respect of the conditions
for being licensed as a butcher.

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THE PUBLIC HEALTH (BUTCMEAS) REGULATIONS, 1989

PART 111 - Duties of Butchers

1 2 4 1 ) Every butcher shall- Keeping
records.

(a) on request, produce his licence for inspeotion to-

(i) an officer d the Local Board;
(ii) a Medical Officer (Health);
(iii) a Public Health Inspector;
(iv) any member of the Jamaica Constabulary Force; or
(v) any other person so auth~rized in writing;

(b) keep records in the form set w t in Form 3 of the Schedule FE$g.
hereto concerning-

(i) himself and all employees, associates, assistants and
other suclh persons, indicating names and addresses;
and

(ii) all animals slaughtered and the particulars specified.

(2) All records referred to in paragraph (1) shall, on request,
be produced for inspeotion to an officer of the Local Board, a Medical
Officer (Health), a Public Health Inspector, a police officer or any
other person so authorized in writing.

13.-(1) No butcher shall offer employment or employ or keep in Employees
his employ any person who has or is suspected of having an infectious of butcher.

disease or who cannot or refuses to produce a valid food handler's
permit.

(2) Every butcher shall ensure that all persons employed by
him and engaged in the slaughtering of animals and in the preparation
of canasses and the processing of meat-

(a) wear clean, protective clothing and appropriate headgear, and
operate in a sanitary manner in order to minimise sources
of contamination of meat and to ensure the good hygiene
of operating personnel; and

(b) refrain from smoking, chewing smoking material or spitting
anywhere in the place of slaughter.

(3) The butcher shall ensure that clear signs are placed in
conspicuous parts of the building and premises prohibiting the conduct
referred to in paragraph (2).

14. Unless permission to do otherwise has been given in writing Animals to
by the Veterinary Officer, Medical Officer (Health), Public Health Z z o i r .
Inspector or any other person so authorized, the butcher shall ensure

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Ante-mortem
inspection.

Slaughter,
bleeding, etC.
of animals
and dressing,
etc. of
carcasses.

THE PUBLIC HEALTH (BUTCHERS) REGULATIONS, 1989

that every animal intended to be slaughtered to produce meat for
human consumption is taken to the place of slaughter not less than
six hours before the slaughtering.

15. Every butcher shall allow an inspector to carry out ante-mortem
inspections in resped of animals which the butcher intends to slaughter
to produce meat for human consumption.

1 6 4 1 ) No butcher shall-

(a) allow for or cause to be slaughtered, or assist in the slaugh-
tering of any animal which has been determined by an In-
spector to be unfit for slaughter; or

(b) slaughter animals other than at his place of slaughter unless
permission in writing has been given by the Medical Officer
(Health), Public Health Inspector or any other person So
authorized.

(2) Every butcher shall-

(a) ensure that he slaughters and bleeds animals using such
methods as will ensure complete bleeding of the carcasses
and the hygienic condition d the meat;

(b) ensure that during the dressing of carcasses that equipment
and facilities, including a skinning cradle or a hoist, are
used to prevent contact betwecn any part of the carcass
and the ground or floor;

(c) separate the differrent oaroassm and pa& of carcasses
to ensure clear identification, reduce contamination and faci-
litate inspection; and

(4 ensure that no carcass or portion of any carcass or meat
is removed from the place of slaughter until after inspection
is completed.

(3) The butcher shall-

(a) collect and handle any blood to be used in food preparation
in a hygienic manner, with minimum chance of contamination
of same;

(b) remove from the slaughtering hall edible offal to a designated
area to be washed and cleansed and rendered fit for human
consumption;

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THE PUBLIC HEAL' H (BUTCHERS) REGULATIONS, 1989

(c) immediately after the dressing of a carcass, remove all stomach
contents of the slaughtered animal and all other inedible
material and dispose of them in a manner approved by the
Medical Officex (Health), Public Health Inspector or any other
person authorized in writing so to do.

17. Immediately after the slaughter of any animals, the butcher shall- st,,, to be
taken after

(a) wash and disinfect all equipment and utensils used in the S'aughter.

slaughter of animals, the dressing of carcasses and the pre-
paration of meat;

(b) remove all hides, skin or pelts, and preserve or dispose of
them in such a manner as to render them inoffensive to the
public; and

(c) store the meat in such a way as to prevent contamini~tion,
spoilage and reduction of keeping quality.

18.-(1) The butcher shall ensure that any packaging material used x,";k;$z-
by him for the wrapping of meat enhances the keeping quality of ~0.ti .s meat.
meat and minimises spoilage and-

(a) is stored, used and handled in a sanitary manner;

(b) is sufficient to completely s ~ m n d and cover the meat and
protmt it from contamin'ation; and

(c) is non-toxic.

(2) In any instance where meat is being transported, the butcher
shall ensure that-

(a) the meat is adequately protected against contamination by
insects and other pests, anhals, wind and dust;

(b) the vehicle used for transportation of meat--

(i) is a dust proof vehicle;
(ii) is in a clean and sanitary condition;

(iii) is not used for the transportation of poisonous, toxic,
noxious or other harmful or dangerous substances;

(iv) is not used to carry dead people;

(v) is cleaned and' disinfected at regul'ar intervals; and

(vi) meets any specification and condition that the Medical
Officer (Health), Public Health Inspector or any other
person so authorized shall indicate in writing.

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THE PUBLIC HEALTH (BUTCHERS) REGULATIONS. 1989

PART N - Place of Slaughter

Conduct 19. No person shall smoke, chew smoking material or spit anywhere
within place
ot slaughter. in a place of slaughter.

Places of 20. No butcher or his associates, employees, assistants or any other
sale. such person shall sell meat at any place of slaughter or any other

place not designated by a Public Health Inspector to be a place of
sale for meat.

PART V - Oficial Stamps and Marks

Meat passed 21. Where after inspection in accordance with these Regulatiollis an
as fit to be
s,amped. Inspector is satisfied that any meat is fit for human consumption.

he shall stamp the meat with a mark of the kind and in the appropriate
manner described in Schedule TI to the Public Health (Meat Inspection)
Regulations, 1989.

Using mark 22. No person shall mark or stamp any carcass or partion of a
or stamp to oarcass or any meat with a mark or stamp so resembling the mark
deceive
public. or stamp used by an Inspeotor so as to deceive the public or any

member of the public that such meat has been inspected and passed
by an Inspector as fit for human consumption.

,, ,,,. 23. It shall be the duty of any butcher whose meat has been
ducr certifi-
cate of inspected, but not marked or stamped. to produce a certificate stating
~ e o t i O n . the fact of such inspect!'on and signed by the Inspector who carried

out the inspeotion.

sale of un- 24. Any butcher or his associate, employee, assistant or any other
inspected
meat. person found selling or offering for sale any uninspected meat or

any meat not marked or stamped by an Inspector shall be guilty of
an offence.

PART VI - Condemned Meat

25.-41) Where meat is condemned hy an Inspector as unfit for
meat to be ,- human consumption, such meat shall become the property of the
edible. Local Board and shall forthwith be sei7ed by the Inspector and,

except in the case where an appeal has been entered pursuant l~
regulation 28 or a second opinion requested pursuant to regulation 27,
the sei7ed meat shall be rendered further inedible for human consump-
tion by an approved process of denaturing or other approved means
prior to final disposal by the Inspector.

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THE PUBLIC HEALTH (BUTCHERS) REGULATIONS, I989

(2) Except where oltherwise stipulated in writing by the Local
Board, final disposal d condemned meat shall be carried out under
the supervision of the Inspector.

26. No person shall sell, offer for sale or prepare for sale, any meat
which has been condemned as unfit for human consumption.

27. Any butcher, his associate, employee, assistant or other such
person who is aggrieved by, or objects to, the condemnation and
seizure d meat which has been condemned as unfit for human con-
suimption, may within six hours of such decision request a second
opinion on the Inspector's decision.

28. An appeal against the decision of an Inspector may be made to
the Veterinary Officer d the parish or his deputy, provided that notice
d the intention to make such an appeal is forthwith given to the
Inspecbr.

PART VII - Penalties

29. Any person who contravenes or fails to comply with any d the
provisions or these Regulation8 shall be guilty of an offence and shall
be liable on summary conviction before a Resident Magistrate to a
fine not exceeding two thousand dollars and in default of payment to
imprisonment for a term not exceeding twelve months.

Condemned
meat not to
be sold.

Review of
Inspector's
decision.

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THE PUBLIC HEALTH (BUTCHERS) REGULATIONS, I989

Application for Licence

.............................. To the Secretary of the Local Board for the parish of
Pursuant to regulaltion 4 of the Public Health (Butchers) Regulations, 1989,

I hereby make application to the Local Board for a butchers' licence to operate

at ........................................................................ and attach hereto two
photographs oh myself taken not more than three months prior to the date

hmereof and the prescribed fee of ........................................

Dated this day of , 19

..........................................
Signature o f Applicant

N.B. The following information should be attached prior to consideration
of the application by the Local Board:

(A) - Details re the character of the applicant.
(B) - A repofit on-

(i) the time and place of slaughter of animals;
(ii) the type of animal and the place of sale of meat;
(iii) the methods of transportation id animals, carcasses and

meat;
(iv) methods of storage of meat;
(v) the health status of the applicant and hislher assistants.

Licence

......... .......................... .................................................... of . whose
photograph is affixed hereto and whose signature is appended hereunder is
hereby licensed to slaughterr or prepare for sale the carcass of any animal or
poultry where the meat thereof is intended to be offered for human oonsumption
subject nevertheless to the conditions set out hereunder:

Conditions

1. This licence is restricted to slaughtering and preparing for sale the carcass
of the following animals (Number and Type) :

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THE PUBLIC HEALTH (BUTCHERS) REG ULAT'ONS, 1989

2. The slaughtering and preparing for sale of animals are restrbted to the
fdlowing premises and to ,$he &.ys and hours sipeclifiad hereunder: -

Premises Days Hours of the Day

This licence expires on the

Dated &is day of

day of

, 19

............................................................
Clerk of the Local Board for the parish of

.............................................
Signatwe of Licensee

-.

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F ~ R M 3
FORM OF BOOK

Names m d addresses of
persons employed in

daugbtering and
handling meat

Class and description Date of
of animal slaughtered ~pu+

of anunal

Name and address Date d
of the selmler of slaughter

the animd of animal
slaughtered

Purchase
price of
animal

Place where
meat of

slaughtered
animal sold 9 2

PUBLIC HEALTH

THE PUBLIC HEALTH ACT

REGULATIONS
(under section 14)

(Made by the Minister on the 18th day ofApril, 1995) L.N. 47m5 Amdr.:
LN. 46096

[Ist May, I9951 18912001

1. These Regulations may be cited as the Public Health (Nuisance)
Regulations, 1995.

2. In these Regulations "nuisance" includes any nuisance specified in the
First Schedule. p i sclrd~k.

3.--(1) No person shall cause or permit a nuisance on any premises
owned or occupied by him.

(2) No person shall cause a nuisance on any premises or aid
and abet any other person to cause or permit a nuisance on any
premises.

4.--(1) A Medical Officer (Health), a Public Health Inspector or any
person authorized by the Minister in writing in that behalf (hereinafter
referred to as an "authorized person") or a Local Board may, on becoming
aware of the existence of a nuisance on any premises, serve on the owner or
occupier of the premises or on the person causing or permitting the nuisance,
a notice in writinglin the form set out in the Second Schedule requiring the s-,d
owner, occupier or perso- Scboduk.

I

(a) to ab& the nuisance within such reasonable time not being more
than thi days as may be specified in the notice; and P'

(b) to perform such act as the Medical Officer (Health), the Public
Health Inspector, an authorized person or Local Board considers
to be reasonably required to abate or prevent the recurrence of the
nuisance.

(2) Where a person, without reasonable cause, fails to comply
with the requirements specified in the notice under paragraph (I), the
Medical Officer (Health), the Public Health Inspector or authorized
person shall make a report in writing to the Local Board and the Local

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Board may authorize in writing any person to enter upon the premises and do
such things as are necessary to abate or prevent a recurrence of the nuisance.

(3) Any person authorized in that behalf by the Minister or a Local
Board may institute legal proceedings against any person for non-compliance
with the notice and such authorized person may prosecute or conduct such
proceedings.

5. Any expenses incurred by the Local Board under paragraph (2) of
regulation 4 in abating or preventing a recurrence of the nuisance may be
recovered from the owner of the premises in the Resident Magistrate's Court
as a civil debt due to the Crown, or if there is more than one owner, from the
owners thereof in such shares as the Resident Magistrate may determine to be
just and equitable.

6. A person who fails to comply with a notice under regulation 4(1)
commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction in a Resident
Magistrate's Court-

(a) in the case of a first conviction, to a fine not exceeding fitly
thousand dollars or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding
twelve months; or

(6) in the case of a second or subsequent conviction, to a fine not
exceeding fifty thousand dollars or to imprisonment for a term
not exceeding twelve months.

(Regulation 2)

Nuisances

I .+I) A building or structure which, because of structural defects or insanitary conditions,
is or is likely to become a health hazard.

(2) Any premises or other place which because of insanitaly conditions is or is likely
to become a health hazard.

2. An accumulation or deposit of solid waste of human or animal excreta.

3. Dust, smoke, fumes, gases or emuvia emitting from any manufacturing process or
caused by the canying on of any trade or business or otherwise by the action of any person.

4.+1) Any animal which is kept in such a manner as to become hazardous to health.

(2) The carcass of any animal which is not buried or destroyed within twenty-four
hours of the animal's dying.

5. A tree, bush or structure which interferes with the flow of air or the letting in of sunlight
into any building or premises.

6.+1) The lack of water or a water supply system.

THE PlJBLIC IlFATIf (NUIWCE) REGlJLATIONS, 1995

(2) A water supply system which is not maintained in a sanitary condition.

(3) The running to waste of water from a tap, pipe or pump or from any other device
h m which water is obtained.

(4) The accumulation of stagnant water.

7. Any sanitary convenience which is so designed, located or kept which is or is likely to
become a health hazard.

8. The infestation of flies, fleas. cockroaches, lice, rats, mosquitoes, mosquito larvae and
other vermin on any premises.

9. Excess vegetation or overgrowth of bush on any building, land or structure which
harbours or is likely to harbour vermin.

10.+1) The d i ~ h a r g e of any sewage, industrial waste or any other noxious matter into the
sea or any watercourse or onto any land.

(2) In paragraph (1) "watercourse" includes any river, stream, creek, canal, drain,
natural channel or any permanent and defined course for water or flood-water.

11. Offensive smells. including the emission of noxious fUmes, gases or powerful smells. as
a result of agricultural, domestic or industrial p r m or otherwise.

SECOND SCHEDULE (Regulation 4)

THE PUBLIC HEALTH ACT

THE PUBLIC HEALTH (NUISANCE) REGULATIONS, 1995

Notrce to Abate Nuisance

TO:. ...............................................................................................................
Name

OF: ................................................................................................................
Address

You are hereby required by the Local b a r d of Health for the Parish of .......................
within ....................... days from the date of this Notice to abate, remedy or discontinue the
following nuisance, to wit- .................................................................................

which nuisance exists on premises situate at.. .............................................................

in the parish of.. ..................................... and which premises are either owned or oavpied
by you, or are under your care, contml or management.

You are hereby requircd to do the following in order to comply with this Notice, namely-

(a) ....................................................................................................

( b ) ...................................................................................................

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(c) ...................................................................................................
(d) ...................................................................................................

NOTE: Failure to comply with this Notice shall render you ,liable onsummary conviction
in a Resident Magistrate's Court to a fine not exceeding fifty thousand dollars or to
imprisonment for a term not exceeding hvelve months.

.........................................
Medical Officer (Health)/
Public Health Inspector1

Authorized Person.

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PUBLIC HEALTH

THE PUBLIC HEALTH ACT

REGULATIONS
(under section 14)

THE PUBLIC HEALTH (FOOD HANDLING) REGULATIONS, 1998

(Made by the Minister on the 3rd day of September, 1998) L. N 59d98
B7dZ000

Preliminary

1. These Regulations may be cited as the Public Health (Food Handling) citation
Regulations, 1998.

2. In these Regulations- Interpretation.

"employee" means an employee of a food-handling establishment;

"food" includes water, ice or any substance manufactured, prepared, sold
or represented for use as food or drink, or flavouring or condiments
used in or with the preparation of food;

"food-handling establishment' means a place where food is prepared or
sold for human consumption and includes the categories of retail
and food service premises set out in Part I of the second Schedule; Second

Schedule.

"high risk food" means non-acidic, moist, and protein based food which,
in order to ensure product safety, requires the application and
maintenance of specified temperatures at various stages of its
preparation, and includes meat and meat products, milk and milk
products, eggs, poultry, fish and shellfish, gravies, puddings, custards,
cream-filled baked goods, potato and other mayonnaise based salads,
cream based soups and sauces;

"Inspector" means a Public Health Inspector;

"operator" includes the owner of or person who is licensed to operate a
food-handling establishment;

"public health requirements" means-

(a) all requirements set out under or pursuant to the Public
Health Act; and

(6) the minimum operational health standards to be met by
every food-handling establishment and every person who
is the licensed operator thereof, under these Regulations.

Licence to operate food-handling establishment

3.-(1) Every person who is desirous of operating a food-handling Application
establishment shall apply, in the form set out as Form 1 in the First Schedule, to ~ ~ . \ ' ~ l i , , g
the Medical Officer (Health) in the parish in which the food-handling ;r;k;e
establishment is or is proposed to be established, for a licence to operate such Form I
an establishment.

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Sewnd
Schedule

(2) Each application shall be accompanied by-

(a) two recent photographs of the applicant;

(6) the appropriate application fee specified in Part I of the Second
Schedule;

(c) a floor plan showing the layout of the food-handling establishment
and the equipment or other devices to be used therein; and

( 4 such other particulars as the Medical Officer (Health) may require.

(3) Where there are two or more branches of a food-handling
establishment, an application for a licence shall be made in respect of each
branch in accordance with paragraph (1).

(4) Where there is a change in the ownership or operation of a food-
handling establishment the new owner or operator shall apply for a licence in
accordance with paragraph (1).

(5) On receipt of an application for a licence the Medical Officer (Health)
shall cause an inspection of the food-handling establishment to which the
application relates to be carried out in order to determine that-

(a) there is adequate ventilation;

(b) the establishment has lighting intensity-
of at least 110 lux at a distance of 89 centimetres above the
floor, above all its walk-in refrigeration units and above dry
food storage areas and in all other areas and rooms, during
cleaning and sanitization;
of at least 220 lux at surfaces where food is provided for
consumer self-service, including buffets and salad bars or
where fresh produce or packaged food is sold or offered for
consumption;

of at least 220 lux inside equipment such as reach-in and
under-counter refrigerators;

of at least 220 lux at a distance of 89 centimetres above the
floor in all areas used for hand-washing, warehousing and
equipment and utensil storage, and in washroom; and

at least 540 lux in any area where a food handler is working
with food or working with utensils or equipment such as
knives, slicers, grinders or saws;

(c) where any light bulb or light fixture is suspended over any area where
there is food or food is likely to be placed, that bulb or fixture is
adequately protected to prevent contamination of food;

( 4 the floor is impervious, durable, non-slip, free from cracks and crevices
and constructed in such a manner as to facilitate easy cleaning;

(e ) the walls and ceiling are durable, clean, in good repair and with
washable surfaces which are painted with paint of a light colour;

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THE PUBLIC HEALTH (FOOD HANDLING) REGULATIONS, 11998

0 there are adequate toilet facilities for employees and customers of each
sex which are conveniently located, accessible and in good sanitary
condition and repair;

(g) there is an adequate supply of potable water throughout the food-
handling establishment;

( h ) there is at least one hand-washing station installed and maintained-

(i) for every forty square metres of floor space; and

(ii) in each principal area where food is handled, prepared, stored
or served, and that every hand-washing facility is equipped
with hot and cold water, a soap dispenser, a waste bin and
either an electric hand blower or disposable paper towels for
drying hands after washing;

(i) there are changing rooms and restrooms with storage cupboards for
employees of each sex;

(j) there are adequate suitable racks, stands or shelves for the storage of
food and that the rack, stand or shelf nearest the floor is not less than
15.2 cm therefrom;

(k) all food is stored in such a manner as to be protected from contamination
and deterioration;

(I) in relation to processed food, a valid certificate from the Bureau of
Standards signifying compliance with the Standard Specifications for
Processed Food: General is displayed in a conspicuous place in the
food-handling establishment;

(m) the food-handling establishment is free from pests and vermin;

(n) the food establishment is located in suitable surroundings;

(0) public health requirements have been met; and

@) written instructions, if any, issued by the Medical Officer (Health) or
Public Health Inspector have been complied with.

4 . - (1) Where the Medical Officer (Health) is satisfied that in relation to Grantor
the food-handling establishment the relevant requirements specified in paragraph ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ k o f
(5) of regulation 3 have been met he shall issue to the applicant a licence in the
form set out as Form 2 in the First Schedule. First

Schedule

(2) Where the Medical Officer (Health) is not satisfied that the
requirements specified in paragraph (5) of regulation 3 have been met he shall
notify the applicant in writing accordingly.

(3) A licence issued pursuant to paragraph (I) shall be valid for a period
of one year from the date of issue.

(4) An operator may make an application for the renewal of a licence in
the form set out as Form 3 in the First Schedule within thirty days prior to the Form 3
date of expiration of the licence.

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THE PUBLIC HEALTH (FOOD HANDLING) REGULATIONS, 1998

Second Schedule

Display of
licence.

Supension of
licence.

Revocation of
licence

Prohibitions
regarding
food unfit
for human
wnsum~tion.

(5) The provisions of regulation 3 shall apply in relation to an application
made under paragraph (5).

(6) Every application for the renewal of a licence shall be accompanied
by the appropriate renewal fee specified in Part I of the Second Schedule.

5. An operator shall display the licence in a conspicuous place in the food-
handling establishment in relation to which the licence is granted.

6 . 4 1 ) If it appears to a Medical Officer (Health) that an operator has
contravened any ofthe provisions ofthe Act or these Regulations or has breached
any condition of his licence the Medical Officer (Health) may suspend the licence.

(2) Where the Medical Officer (Health) intends to suspend a licence
under paragraph (1) he shall notify the operator in writing of such intention and
the reasons therefor.

(3) Where an operator whose licence is suspended under subsection (1)
remedies the contravention or breach which gave rise to the suspension he shall
in writing inform the Medical Officer (Health) who shall cause an inspection of
the food-handling establishment to be carried out.

(4) If on such inspection the contravention or breach is found to have
been remedied, the Inspector who carried out the inspection shall in writing
notify the Medical Officer (Health) who shall withdraw th.: suspension.

7 . 4 1 ) A licence issued under regulation 4 may be revoked if-

(a) the operator is found to be suffering from a communicable disease;

(b) a licence has been suspended on three occasions;

(c) information given by the operator in relation to his application for the
licence is found to be false in any material particular;

(6) a Medical Officer (Health) has reasonable cause to believe that the
continued operation of the food-handling establishment would be
injurious to public health.

(2) Where a licence is revoked under paragraph (1) the Medical Officer
(Health) shall cause a notice to that effect to be affixed in a conspicuous place
in the relevant food-handling establishment.

(3) Where a licence is revoked, the Medical Officer (Health) shall, in
writing, order the food establishment closed and specify the reasons therefor.

Provisions relating to food

8. No person shall manufacture, store or prepare for sale or have in his
possession for sale or sell or offer for sale, any food which is unfit for human
consumption or which has been condemned as being unfit for human
consumption.

Storage of 9 . 4 1 ) An operator shall not store food in a food-handling establishment in
food. such a manner that any undesirable flavour or odour is absorbed in the food.

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(2) An operator shall not in a food-handling establishment-

(a) store or prepare food in any place through which a vent or waste pipe
for a water closet or urinal passes or which is near to such vent or
waste pipe;

(b) store or keep food in any place in a food-handling establishment where
the following are stored or kept-

(i) subject to paragraphs (2), (3) and (4) of regulation 22, animals,
poultry or hides; or

C (ii)
chemical or toxic substances or any similar substances.

(3) Paragraph (2) (b) (i) shall not apply to any food-handling
establishment the business of which is animal, fish or poultry husbandry.

lo.-(]) An operator shall keep all perishable food in a food-handling Perishable
establishment refrigerated at a temperature not higher than 4.4OC. fwd refrigerated to b

(2) Where frozen food is offered for sale in a food-handling establishment
such food shall be maintained at a temperature of no more than 18°C.

11.--(I) No person shall store, sell or offer for sale any food in any open ~ ~ ~ d ~ ~ t
area or hawk or peddle food on any road, unless such food is protected from ~ , b p i ~ ~ ~ P r o -
animals, flies or dust in a clean and sanitary container suitable for the purpose. tected m a .

(2) The container referred to in paragraph (1) shall be kept closed except
when food is being taken out therefrom or being placed therein.

(3) A container mentioned in paragraph (1) shall, before being used for
the purpose, be approved by the Medical Officer (Health).

12. Every person who stores, sells or offers for sale any food outside of any F O O ~ tobestored,
building or in an open doorway or from a window sill, shall keep such food- ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ , " ~ , " -

(a) at a height not less than 60.96 centimetres above the ground or flooring; from ''Or,

(b) at a temperature of 4.4OC, in the case of cold foods;
(c) at a temperature of -1 S°C, in the case of frozen foods;
(4 63OC, in the case of hot foods; and
(e ) covered and,protected from contamination and from contact with

animals, insects, vermin, rodents, dust, dirt and any type of waste
whatsoever.

12A.-(1) All high risk foods in food-handling establishments shall be Highrisked
handled, stored, prepared and served in such a manner as to eliminate health
risks.

(2) Every owner or operator of a food-handling establishment shall C take all such steps as are necessary to ensure, to the satisfaction of the Medical
Officer (Health) or Public Health Inspector, that procedures are put in place to
receive properly from suppliers, all high risk foods and to inspect such foods to
determine wholesomeness.

(3) Every operator of a food-handling establishment shall ensure
that-

(a) the temperature requirements set out under these Regulations are
maintained;

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(b) systems are put in place to monitor the temperature in the storage
areas; and

(c) records of temperature control 'throughout the food-handling
establishment are kept and are available for inspection by the Medical
Officer (Health), or any other person authorized in writing in that behalf
by the Medical Officer (Health).

Sewing of 13.-(1) No person shall serve to the public any liquid refreshment in bulk,
food in
,i,u,h,, including water, unless such liquid refreshment is drawn from a covered

container by means of a tap and the container is clean and sanitary.

(2) Any person who dispenses liquid refreshment to the public shall
do so in individual containers provided for the purpose; and where a disposable
container is provided, such container shall be served to one person only and
shall be disposed of after being so used.

(3) Where a container other than a disposable container is used, such
container shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use as approved by the
Medical Officer (Health).

(4) The container referred to in paragraph (1 )--

(a) shall be free from lead or cadmium or any other toxic substance; or

Packagmg
of food

(b) if connected to a water supply system, shall be designed and constructed
so as to prevent contamination of the water supply system; or

(c) where used for the purpose of dispensing carbonated beverages, shall
be so designed that any copper or copper-lined part which may be a
component part thereof shall not be capable of being in contact with
the beverage.

14.-(1) No Person shall package any food--

(a) in any container which is not clean and sanitary;

(b) with any equipment which is not clean and sanitary;

(c) with any packaging material which is not approved for such use by the
Medical Officer (Health);

(6) with any packaging material which is not stored in such a manner as to
avoid contamination of the packaging material;

( e ) which is toxic;

V) in any container which is not sealed so as to prevent contamination of
the food by dirt, dust or any other such matter.

(2) No person shall-

(a) use any disposable food container more than once;

(b) tamper with any packaged food or remove any such food from a
container before delivery to the purchaser thereof.

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(3) An operator shall clean and sanitize any machine used for the
filling or packaging of any food in a container when that machine is not in use.

15. Every person who transports food shall ensure that- Transpona-
tian of food.

(a) the food is protected against contamination by insects, pests, animals,
wind, dust or any other contaminant;

( h ) the vehicle used therefor-

(i) is dust proof;

(ii) is kept in a clean and sanitary condition;

(iii) is not used for the transportation of poisons, toxic or noxious
substances or any other type of harmful or dangerous
substances;

(iv) is not used for the carriage of corpses or animal carcasses the
meat of which is, due to the cause of death, unfit for human
consumption;

(v) meets the specification required by the Medical Officer
(Health);

(c) the food is not transported with any animal or poultry (alive or dead),
hide, chemical or toxic substance or any substance which is liable to
contaminate the food so as to render it unfit for human consumption;

(4 where perishable food is being transported in bulk, the food shall be
kept at temperatures-

(i) of not more than 4.4OC, in the case of cold foods;

(ii) of not less than 60°C in the case of hot foods; and

(iii) of not more than -lS°C in the case of frozen foods.

16.-41) No person shall offer for sale unpackaged food from a coin-operated :;?pen-
machine or other such mechanical device. cmn-

operated

(2) No person shall sell, distribute, rent or lease any coin-operated machines
machine or other similar device designed for the purpose of dispensing packaged
food unless such machine or device is of a minimum standard notified by the
Medical Officer (Health).

(3) No person shall offer for sale any packaged food or food in liquid
form in a sealed container from a coin-operated machine or other similar machine
unless the machine is clean and sanitary and is so designed and constructed-

(a) as to be effectively cleaned, sanitized and maintained;

(b) as to prevent infestation;

(c) as not to be hazardous to children.

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(4) Where perishable food is sold from a coin-operated machine or
such other similar machine, the machine shall be equipped with refrigeration
apparatus including a thermostat and a thermometer; and the temperature thereof
shall not exceed 4.4OC.

(5) The operator of a coin-operated machine or other such similar
machine shall keep the area surrounding such machine clean and sanitary and
shall provide, beside the machine, adequate facilities for the disposal of waste.

Reg~ster O F 17.-(1) An operator shall keep a register of-
food

(a) the daily quantities of food produced, purchased, transported,
distributed or sold in a food-handling establishment;

(b) the name and address of any person from whom food is bought and, in
the case of food distributed or sold in bulk, the name and address of
the person to whom it is so distributed or sold;

(c) the name and address of any person who, on behalf of the food-handling
establishment, transports food to or from such establishment;

(4 the type, make and licence number ofthe vehicle transporting the food;

( e ) the source of ingredients used in food production or preparation;

V) the type, source and quantity of packaging material used in the
packaging of food.

(2) The register referred to in paragraph (1) shall be kept at the food-
handling establishment and shall be open for inspection by a Medical Officer
(Health), an inspector or any other person authorized in writing in that behalf
by the Minister (hereinafter referred to as an authorized person) during hours
when the food-handling establishment is open for business.

Condemna- 18.-41) Where a Medical Officer (Health), an Inspector or an authorized
tlon and
semre of person has reason to believe or suspects that food which is being offered for
food sale to the public is unfit for human consumption, the Medical Officer (Health),

Inspector or authorized person shall seize and detain the food and the Medical
Officer (Health) shall, within twenty-four hours of the detention, carry out an
examination thereof.

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(2) Where on an examination under paragraph (I) the Medical Officer
(Health), Inspector or other authorized person finds the food to be-

(a) fit for human consumption, the Medical Officer (Health) shall forthwith
return the food to the person from whom the food was seized; or

(6) unfit for human consumption, ownership in the food shall thereupon
vest in the Health Department and the Medical Officer (Health),
Inspector or other authorized person, as the case may be, shall condemn
the food and forthwith render such food inedible and issue written
instruments as to the disposal thereof.

(3) Where food is-

(a) returned pursuant to paragraph (2) (a), it shall be accompanied by a First Schedule.
Form 4A

certificate in the form set out as Form 4A in the First Schedule;

(b) condemned pursuant to paragraph (2) (b), a certificate in the form set
out as Form 4B in the First Schedule shall be forwarded to the person Form 4~
from whom the food was seized under paragraph (1).

(4) No person, other than a Medical Officer (Health), an Inspector or
an authorized person shall have access to food during the period of detention.

(5) No person shall dispose of condemned food except in accordance
with instructions issued under paragraph (2) (b).

(6) A person whose food is seized and condemned under paragraph
(2) may, pursuant to regulation 33, appeal against that decision.

Operation of food-handling establishment

19. A Medical Officer (Health), and Inspector or an authorized person may Power to
enter pre.

at any time enter any premises where food is manufactured, packaged, stored mises
or sold in order to-

(a) inspect such premises;

(b) examine any food found thereon;

(c) take samples of food or any other matter found thereon for the purpose
of-

(i) making an assessment in relation to infestation; or

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(ii) carrying out ti bacteriological or chemical examination or such
other type of examination as may be considered necessary;

(4 examine any utensil, equipment or any other container which is used
or is capable of being used for or in connection with the manufacture,
preparation, pre'servation, packaging or storage of food;

(e ) open and examine any receptacle or package which contains or is
intended to contain food;

(f) take, where he considers it appropriate, such steps as may be deemed
necessary to prevent the sale of food therefrom;

(g) seize and detain any food found thereon which he reasonably suspects
to be unfit for human consumption.

San~tarv 20.-(1) An operator of a food-handling establishment shall-
requmments

(a) maintain at all times in a clean and sanitary condition and in good
repair-

(i) the establishment and the premises on which the establishment
is situate;

(ii) all equipment, including showcases and display cases,
installations, machinery, receptacles and utensils in the
establishment;

(b ) provide in the establishment such facilities and equipment as are
necessary to maintain the establishment in a clean and sanitary
condition.

(2) An operator shall ensuie that the equipment referred to in paragraph
(1) ( a ) (ii) is free from dust, dirt, insects, rodents, vermin or any other
contaminating matter.

Vent~lauan 21.-(1) An operator shall keep all sanitary conveniences, changing rooms
and I~phtlng
lequlrelnents and restrooms in a food-handling establishment adequately ventilated and

lighted, in a sanitary condition and in good repair.

(2) No room in a food-handling establishment which is used as a place
for sleeping shall open out into any room or place where food is prepared,
stored or sold.

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22.--(I) Subject to paragraphs (2), (3) and (4), no animal shall be allowed Prohibition
against

to enter upon or remain'on a food-handling establishment. animals on
food-
handling

(2) Paragraph ( I ) shall not apply to any food-handling establishment establishment.
the business of which is animal, fish or poultry husbandry.

(3) A guide dog on a leash held by a vision-impaired person may enter
and remain on a food-handling establishment during the period the v'ision-
impaired person is in the establishment.

(4) Animals intended for tethering and sale may be permitted to enter
upon and remain on any part of a food-handling establishment which is provided
as a market for that purpose.

23.-(1) An operator shall maintain an adequate supply of water to his food- Adequate
water supply

handling establishment for the purpose of cleaning and disinfecting equipment, to be
maintained.

utensils and work surfaces therein and the temperature of the water shall not be
less than 1 80°F or 82.2OC.

(2) Where cleaning or santizing are carried out by means of chemicals,
such chemical shall be approved by the Medical Officer (Health).

24.-(I) No person shall operate a food-handling establishment unless there Requwements
for covered

is provided, in respect of that establishment, covered receptacles for the holding re,ptac~e,
of garbage, waste and other refuse. etc.

(2) Where, in relation to a food-handling establishment there is no system
of garbage collection, the owner shall, at least once per day, dispose of all
garbage, waste and other refuse in a manner satisfactory to the Medical Officer
(Health).

25. An operator may install in a food-handling establishment a water cooler, Installation
of water

of a type approved by the Medical Officer (Health), for use therein which shall, cooler.
at all times, be kept in a clean and sanitary condition.

Persons employed in food-handling establishment

26.-(I) No person, including an operator, shall be employed in or assist in Pmhibltlon
against

a food-handling establishment unless he is the holder of a Food Handlers employing
persons

Permit. without Food
Handlerj
Permit

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(2) A person who is desirous of being employed in a food-handling
establishment shall, before being employed therein, apply in the form set out as

r~ru Form 5 in the First Schedule to a Medical Officer (Health) for a Food Handlers
5cl1eilde
rofm 5 Permit in the form set out as Form G in the First Schedule.
1 om,

(3) An application for a Food Handlers Permit under paragraph (2)

$LL,III~;
shall be accmpanied by the appropriate fee set out in Part 111 of the Second

5~hr i1u ie Schedule.

(4) A person who makes an application under paragraph (2) shall be
medically examined at the Government Clinic nearest to his place of residence
or at such Government Clinic as the Medical Officer (Health) may direct.

(5) Where, on examination, the person is found-

(a) to have fulfilled the requirements of training guidelines directed by
the Medical Officer (Health); and

(11) to be free from any disease, infection or illness,

the Medical Officer (Health) shall issue to that person, a Food Handlers Permit.

(6) A Food Handlers Permit shall be valid for a period of one year
from the date of issue and may be issued, subject t o -

( a ) such conditions as may be specified therein; and

( h ) such limitations in respect of any specialized area of food-handling in
which the licensee may work.

(7) The holder of a Food Handlers Permit may make an application for
the renewal of the Permit and the provisions of paragraph (2) shall apply to
such renewal.

(8) An application for renewal shall be accompanied by the appropriate
fee set out in Part I of the Second Schedule.

(9) An applicant for renewal of a Food Handlers Permit may be
medically examined at such clinic (including a clinic on the premises of a food-
handling establishment) as the Medical Officer (Health) may determine and if
found to be free from any disease, infection or illness, his Permit shall be
renewed.

(1 0) Where an operator is desirous of a Medical Officer (Health) carrying
out medical examinations of his employees at the clinic situated on the premises
of his food-handling establishment the operator shall pay the fee specified in
Part I 1 of the Second Schedule for that purpose.

(1 1) [Deleted by L. N. 87~/2000.]

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27.-(1) An employee shall- DUIY of
employees

(a) produce to the operator of a food-handling establishment at the date of
commencement of his employment, a valid Food Handlers Permit
issued to him;

(b) after the commencement of his employment, produce to the operator
at intervals of six months or such shorter periods as may be required,
a valid Food Handlers Permit issued to him;

(c) be free from any disease, infection or illness;

(4 while carrying out his duties in a food-handling establishment, wear
clean outer clothing and a suitable hair restraint such as hats, hair
coverings or nets;

( e ) wear clean durable clothing made of light-coloured washable material;

V) cause any abrasion, cut or wound to be covered with clean appropriate
dressing;

(g) not sleep, spit or smoke or use tobacco or any prohibited substance in
any manner or do anything which is harmful or unhealthy in any place
where food is prepared, stored or sold or where food products are
manufactured.

(2) A person who is to commence employment in or who is to assist in
or who assists in any food-handling establishment who-

(a) is in contact with a person with an infectious or communicable disease;
or

(b) resides in any place where aperson with an infectious or communicable
disease resides or visits,

shall forthwith inform the operator and present himself to the Medical Officer
(Health) for an examination.

(3) An operator shall not permit a person referred to in paragraph (2)
to commence or to continue employment or to give assistance as mentioned in
that paragraph until the Medical Officer (Health) certifies in writing that he is
free from the infectious or communicable disease.

(4) An employee shall, when required so to do, produce to an Inspector
his Food Handlers Permit.

28.-41) An operator shall keep a register of each employee which shall Registerof
employees

contain-

(a) the employee's name and current address;

(b) particulars of Food Handlers Permit granted;

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Sleps 10 be
laken rrliere
~nfectlous
dlsense 15
suspected

Notification
to person
ltkely to
spread
commun~cable
d~sease.

Med~cal
exaiiilnation
u f operator
and employee

First
Schedule.
Form 7

(c) any other information which a Medical Officer (Health) may require
to be kept.

(2) The register referred to in paragraph (1) shall be kept at the food-
handling establishment and shall be open for inspection by a Medical Officer
(Health), an Inspector or an authorized person during the opening hours of that
establishment.

Diseases and examinations

29. Where an operator suspects that an employee or a person who resides on
the premises where a food-handling establishment is situate or who enters such
premises is suffering from an infectious or communicable disease, the operator
shall forthwith notify the Medical Officer (Health) of the-

(a) name of the employee or the person (if known);

(0) the address of the premises;

(c ) the circumstances which gave rise to his suspicion.

30.--(1) Where, in the opinion of the Medical Officer (Health), it is likely
that a person may spread a communicable disease if that person is employed in
a food-handling establishment, the Medical Officer (Health) may, for the purpose
of safe-guarding the public health, by notice in writing prohibit that person
from being so employed.

(2) Any person who, upon being notified pursuant to paragraph (1)
obtains employment in a food-handling establishment while the notice is in
force, contravenes this regulation.

(3) An operator who knowingly employs a person who is notified under
paragraph (1) contravenes this regulation.

31.--(1) Every operator and every employee shall, when required so to do
by a Medical Officer (Health), submit himself to be medically examined at the
time and place so specified by the Medical Officer (Health) and such examination
shall be free of cost.

(2) If on examination, an operator or employee is found to be free of
any communicable' disease the Medical Officer (Health) shall issue to that
operator or employee a certificate in the form set out as Form 7 in the First
Schedule.

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(3) Any operator or employee who refuses to be medically examined
when so required under paragraph (I), or who in the opinion of the Medical
Officer (Health) is the carrier of or is suffering from any communicable disease
shall forthwith be notified in writing by the Medical Officer (Health) that he is
to immediately cease being concerned with or employed in a food-handling
establishment.

(4) An operator or employee who fails, to comply with a notice under
paragraph (3) contravenes this regulation.

32. A Medical Officer (Health) may require an operator to suspend from ;;;;;f
work in a food-handling establishment any person who- Officer

(Health)
to requlre

(a) fails, when so requested by a Medical Officer (Health), an Inspector suspension
or an authorized person, to produce a Food Handlers Permit within the
period specified by the Medical Officer (Health);

(b) is found to be suffering from a communicable disease.

General

33.-(1) Any person who is aggrieved by a decision to seize and condemn Objection to
decision under food under regulation 18 may- regulation 18

(a) give verbal notice of his objection to the person condemning the food
and shall, within twenty-four hours thereof, give written notice thereof
to that person; or

(b) give verbal notice of his intention to request a re-examination of .the
food.

(2) Where a request is made for a re-examination of the food under
paragraph (1) (b) the Medical Officer (Health) shall cause the food, within
twenty-four hours after the request is made, to be re-examined by an authorized
person who shall give his decision in writing as to whether the food is fit or
unfit for human consumption, as the case may be.

(3) Where under paragraph (2)-

(a) food is found to be fit for human consumption, the Medical Officer
(Health), Public Health Inspector or other authorized person shall issue
a certificate in the form set out as Form 4A in the First Schedule to the FIW

Schedule
operator of the food-handling establishment stating that the food is so Form 4A
fit and the food shall be returned to the operator;

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(b) food is found to be unfit for human consumption, the Medical Officer
(Health), Public Health Inspector or other authorized person shall take
action as specified under regulation 18 (2) (b) (ii).

Appeal 34. Where a person is aggrieved by a decision under regulation 4,6,7,18 or
33 he may appeal to the Minister and the provisions of section 29 of the Act
shall have effect in relation to any such appeal.

Penalty 35. Any person who contravenes any provision of these Regulations commits
an offence and is liable on summary conviction in a Resident Magistrate's Court
to a fine not exceeding fifty thousand dollars or to imprisonment with hard
labour for a term not exceeding twelve months.

FIRST SCHEDULE (Regulations 3(1), 4(1) and
(41, 18(?), 26(2), 3 l(2) and
33(3)

FORM I

THE PUBLIC HEALTH ACT

Name ................... ...............................................................................................................
Address ......................................................................................................................................
Name and address or proposed
address of food-handling establishment ..........................................................................................
Name of operator of
food-handling establishment ................................. .....................................................................
Address of operator of
food-handling establishment ..........................................................................................................
Category of food-handling establishment .....................................................................................
Type of food proposed to be
sold in food-handling establishment ...............................................................................................

*Has a food-handling establishment
owned or operated by you been closed

.......... down by a Public Health Authority? ..........
Yes No

*Has the food-handling establishment to
which this application relates been closed
closed down by a Public Health Authority? .......... ..........

Yes No

*If yes, state date of closure ........................ ... ....................................................................

Date Signature

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FIRST ~CHEDLEE, contd.

FORM 1 , contd.

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

Documents submitted : 1

2

3

4

A .~IJLIU~ of fee paid

Date of examimbion of food-handling
establishment

Rema~ks

Reommendation

Licence granted

Licence ref used

D&

No.

Signature and office of
person who -pried out
examination

FORM 2

THE PUBLIC HFJALTH ACT

LICENCE TO OPERATE A FOODHANDLING ESTABLISHMENT

Licence No. :

I Medical Officer (H'ealth) for the parish of

hereby grant a licence to of

to operate a food-handling estddislhment k n o m as

3 In the parish of

This Licence is granted subject to the foll'owing condition*
(cross out if inappliozble)

This licence is valid for a period of one (1) year from the date bhereof and an
application for renewal may be made wi'thin thirty (30) days of the date of expiry
therwf.

Dated the day of 19

Medical Officer (Health)
for the parish 04

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FIRST SCHEDLUE, contd.

FORM 3

PUBLIC W A L T H ACT

APPLICATION TO RENEW LICENCE FOR FOOD-HANDLING ESTABLISHMENT

......................................................................... Name .......'....-..........
................................................................................................... Address

............................................. Number of licence

Da'te licence granted ...........................................

Was licence sruspe.nded7 .......................................
................................. If yes, date of suspiension..

Namte and address of food-handling
........................................................................................... e&ablishment.

Name and address of person operading
food-(handling esta'blishment .......................................................................

Type of iood to be sold in food-handling
estaRnli@hment.. .......................................................................................

FOR QF'FUCE USE ONLY

Documents submitted : I
2
3
4

Amount of fee paid No. of licence granted

Remarks

Signature and &ice of
person who carried out
examination

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Reoontmendation

Licence renewed

Renewal refused

Date

FIRST SCHEDULE, contd.

FORM 3, contd.

No.

Signature
Medioa~l Officer (Health)

FORM 4A

THE PUBLIC HEALTH AKJT

CERTIFICATE OF FOOD FIT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPT~ON

I Medicd Officer (Hedbh) for the parish of

herdby certilEy that foold found on the

of , 19 , at

1. The food-handling establishtnemt known as -- -- Cross out
which is
iaapplicable.

- -- - . -
( Addlress)

2. - - ~
(State addressor location food hand)

and which was examined by me on the day of , 19 . $,?;; ct
pursuant to 1811) or which was re-examined on the inapplicable.

b y of , 19 , pursulant to regulattion 33 (2) of the Public Health
Pood Handling) Regulations, 1998, has been found to be fit for human
conslcmption.

Dated the day of

Med~ican Officer (Health)
h r bhe parish of

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FORM 4B

TH!E PUBLIC HEALTH ACT

CERTIFICATE OF ~ ~ N D E M N A T ~ o N A D S E I ~ OF FOOD UNFIT FOR HUMAN
CONSUMPTION

Medical Officer (Health) for the parish of

herelby d f y that food found on the

Cross out
which is

1. The food-handling esta~bhhment known as
inapplicable.

at
(Address)

and which was examined by me on the d a y of , 19
pursuant to regulation 18(1) of the Public Health (Food ~ a n d i i n g j
Reguliations, 1998, has been found Q be unfit for human consumrption
and, pursuant to paragraph (2) (b) (ii) of that regulation, the food has
'been seized and condemned. You may, pursuanit to regulation 33 (I),
appeal againslt this decision.

Dated the day of , 19

Medlical Officer (Health)
for bhe parish of

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FIRST SCHEDULE, contd.

FORM 5

THE PUBLIC HEALTH ACT

APPLICATION FOR A FOOD HANDLERS PERMIT

Name

Address

Occupation

Name of Employer

Business address of
Employer

Have you ever applied
for a Food Handlers Permit?

Was application granted or refused?

If refused, state reason

Number of last Food Handlers Permit

Date Signature

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

Amount of fee paid

Date of medical examination

," Permit grantedlrefused

Reason for refusal

Date

No. of Permit

Signature, Medical Officer (Health)

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FRONT

THE PUBLIC HEALTH ACT

FOOD HANDLERS PERMIT

PUBLIC HEALTH

DEPARTMENT

BACK

If you have

Boil

. Cold
Cough
Fever
Skin Rash
Diarrhoea and

Vomiting
Infected Sores

Seek treatment at your health centre or at your
doctor.

Name:

Age: Sex:

Home Address:

Remember these conditions can be spread to
other persons.

INSIDE

Occupation:

Employer:

Business Address:

I hereby certify that the abovenamed person
was examined on the dates initialled by me and
has been granted a permit to handle food intended
for human consumption. This Permit is issued
subject to the conditions, if any, set out below:-

Medical Officer (H)

Date
of

Exam.

Date
of

Education

KEEP YOUR APPOINTMENT AT THE FOOD
HANDLERS CLINIC EVERY YEAR.

SEE A HEALTH WORKER OR YOUR
DOCTOR IF YOU ARE ILL.

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THE PUBLIC HEALTH (FOOD HANDLING) REGULATIONS, 1998

FIRST SCHEDULE, contd.

FORM 7

T H E PUBLIC HEALTH ACT

CERTIFICATE OF. EXAMINATION

I Medical Officer

(Health) for the parish of

certify that I have examined

employed in the food-handling establishment known as

at

and have found himlher to be free from any communicable disease.

Dated the day of , 19

Medical Officer (Health)
for the parish of

SECOND SCHEDULE (Regulations 3(2), 4(6), 26(3), (8)
and (I 0) )

PART 1

Fees for Application for Licences and Renewal of Licences in
Food-handling Establishments

1. Full service restaurants, including a-la-carte restaurants

2. Quick service restaurants (including franchise operators,
pizzerias, delicatessens and all other types of cafes) ...

3. Food service operations within institutions, including hos-
pitals, schools, colleges, universities ... ...

4. Food processing and manufacturing plants, including
beverage, bottling, canning and ice making plants ...

5. Meat, poultry and fish processing plants ... ...
6. Milk, ice cream and frozen novelty plants ... ...
7. Food commissaries and dry foods stands ... ...
8. In-flight food catering services and other food catering

... ... establishments ... ... ...
... ... 9. Meat, poultry, fish shops ... ...

10. Supermarkets, bakeries and pastry shops ... ...
11. Food warehouses, cold storage facilities and wholesale

... ... ... food stores ... ...

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THE PUBLIC HEALTH (FOOD HANDLING) REGULATIONS, 1998

SECOND SCHEDULE, contd.

PART I, contd.

Fees for Application for Licences and Renewal of Licences in
Food-handling Establishments, contd.

12. Itinerant vendors, snack shops and food shops . . . 1,500.00

13. Any coin-operated food vending machine located
on premises accessible to the public ... ... . . .

14. Any other public food-handling premises or food-vending
operations ... . . . ... ... . . .

PART 11

Examination Fees Payable by Food-handling Establishment

For a Medical Officer (Health) to carry out For up to 25 persons, a fee of $6,000.00

.....n.,.-a,.

each additional person.

PART 111

Fees for Food Handlers Permits

Application for Food Handlers Permit ... ... ...

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PUBLIC HEALTH

RFGULATIONS
(under section 14 (1))

THE PUBLIC HEALTH (SWIMMINO POOLS) REGULATIONS, 2000
LN, lOlmDO

(A4nde by the Minister on the 28th day ofJune, 2000) 91811004

[/st August, 2000)

PART I-Preliminary

1. These Regulations may be cited as the Public Health (Swimming Pool) CiUL'"-
Regulations, 2000.

2. In these Regulations-- Intnprrrah

"class A swimming pool" means a swimming pool which i s -
(a) open to the public; or
(6) operated at a hotel having more than one hundred rooms for

the use of its guests;
"class B swimming pool" means a swimming pool operated at-

(a) a hotel having less than one hundred moms for the use of its
guests;

(b) a villa, mrt cottage, guest house, apartment, apament
complex or other similar tourist accommodation;

"class C swimming pool" means a swimming pool operated in a home
or residential complex or closed community exclusively for the
use of its residents and their visitors;

"current first-aid certificate" means-
(a) an emergency, a standard or an advanced firs(-aid certificate

issued by the St John's Ambulance or the Jamaica Red
cross Society;

(b) the senior resuscitation certificate issued by the Royal Life
Saving Society, dated not more than three years prior to the
date on which the holder is on duty;

"deck" means the area immediately surrounding a public swimming
pool;

"guest" means any person who uses a public swimming pool, with the
permission of its owner, operator or manager,

"inspector" means a public health inspector or any person duly
authorized by the Medical Of3ice1 (Health) to inspect a swimming
pool;

"owner" or "operator" means any person who owns or operates, as the
case may be, a public swimming pool;

"public health requkments" means the requirements set out under the
Public Health Act and includes the minimum operational health
standards required to be met at any public swimming pool;

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THE PUBLIC HEALTH ( S W M M N G POOLS) REGUU TIONS, 2000

PART I-Preliminay, contd.

"public swimming pool" means a swimming pool classified as class
"A" or class "B" swimming pool;

"re+irmlation system" means a system which--
(a) maintains circulation of water by means of a pump; and
(b) provides continuous water treatment, including tilaation,

chlorination bromination or any other process necessary for
the disinfection of the water.

3. The provisions of these Regulations shall be applicable to the entire
island

PART 11--Opening and Re-opening Swimming Pools

4. No person shall operate a public swimming pool unless that persow-
(a) has a valid permit issued by the Medical Officer (Health), and
(6) satisfies the requirements of regulation 8

5 4 1 ) Every person who proposes to operate a public swimming pool
may apply to the Medical Officer (Health) in the form specified as Form A in
the Schedule.

(2) Every application under paragraph (1) shall be accompanied by a
'fee of -

(a)

(5)

(4
and such
require.

five hundred dollars respect of a swimming pool operated at
ammmodation falling within paragraph (6) of the definition in
regulation 2 of "class B swimming pool;
where there is more than one such swimming pool on the pre-
mises to which the application relates, five hundred dollars in
respect of each such pool;
in any other case, fifteen hundred dollars,

information or documents as the Medical Officer (Health) may

6.-(1) 7he Medical Officer (Health) shall upon receipt of an appli-
cation under regulation 5 (I), cause an mspector to-

(a) inspect the swimming pool; and
(b) fumish an inspection report stating whether the swimming pool

complies with public health requirements.
(2) Where the inspection report under puagraph (1) ( b ) indicates

compliance with public health requirements, the Medical Officer (Health)
shall--

(a) issue a permit in the form s p d e d as Form B in the Schedule for
the swimming pool to be operated as a public swimming pool;
and

(b) state in the pennit whether the swimming pool Jms k e n classified
as a class "A" or class "B" swimming pool.

(3) Where the inspection report indicates that the public health
requirements have not been complied with, a permit to operate the swimming

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PART II--Opening andRe-opening Swimming Pools, contd.

pool shall not be iswed until any defect set out in the report has been
satisfactorily remedied.

(4) A permit issued unda paragraph (2) shall-
(a) be subject to such terms and conditions as may be specified there-

in, and
(6) subject to regulation 6, remain in force for a period of twelve

months from the date thereof and may be renewed annually upon
the applicant satisfying the Medical Officer (Health) that the
public swimming pool complies with public health requirements.

7.-(1) The Medical Officer (Health) may- h-
=w-l-m

(a) amend the terms and conditions upon which a permit may be gyd
issued;

(6) suspend the permit of any public swimming pool-
(i) where the nature and scope of its operations have been so

altered as to cause it to cease to be a public swimming
pool for the purposes of these Regulations, or

(ii) where any other condition exist which is Likely to en-
danger the health or safety of guests or other users of the
pool.

(2) Where, pursuant to paragraph (I), the Medical Officer (Health)
suspends or revokes a permit or amends the terms and conditions w e d
therein, he shall, in writing within five days, inform the owner or operator of
the swimming pool of the suspension, revocation or amendment of tbe
permit, as the case may be, and of the reasons therefor.

8. Every operator of a public swimming pool shall display in a z"
conspicuous leation on the premises, the permit issued in respat of that
!mbming p l .

' ' frn 9.-(i) No person shall operate a public swimming pool unless he has
obtained- F=

(a) a supply of chemicals and testing devices that are sufficient to
operate the pool;

(6) written emergency and standard operatiod and usage prooedures;
(c) appropriate emergency equipment;
(d) the senices of personnel trained and certified by the Royal Life

Saving Society of Jamaica and who are holders of current
National Lifeguard licences from the National Resources Conser-
vation Authority;

I
(e) adequate personal liability and accident insurance.

(2) Sub-paragraph (e) of paragraph (1) shall not apply in the case of
a class "C" swimming pool where the number of bathers permitted in the
swimming pool does not, at any one time, exceed five.

lO.-(l) Where a public swimming pool has been closed for a continuous ,y
period of four weeks or more, the owner or operator who intends to re-open
that swimming pool shall, in wribng, no* the Medical Oflicer (Health)-

PART 11- Opening and Re-opening Swimming Pools, contd

(a) of the reason for the cl-, and
b the intended date of its re-opening.

(2) Where a public swimming pool is closed for the purpose of
m n g out repairs, the Medical Officer (Health) shall cause an inspector to
inspect the swimming pool and its facilities and report his findings to him.

PART 111-Duties andResponsibilities of Owners and Operators of
Swimming Pools

1 11.--(1) Every owner or operator of a public swimming pool shall-
! (a) cause a daily inspection of the pool to be carried out;

a
(b) close the pool if its water quality does not conform with public

health requirements',
(c) make records of the operation of the pool including results of

daily tests on the water chemistry, water temperature, water
clarity and the type and amount of chemicals and algicides used
weekly in the swimming pol ;

(4 take such steps as are necessary to ensure that the pool meets
public health requirements;

: (e) maintain the pool and its equipment in a safe and sanitary
condition; i V) take such steps as are necessary to ensure that-

I (i) during periods when the pool is not open for use by the
public, it is kept closed to persons who are not employed
to operate, manage or maintain iS and

(ii) the pool or property is protected by fencing, walls or other
devices to prevent access to it by unsupervised children,
unauthorized persons and animals;

(iii) except f i r stoppages for maintenance, repairs, back wash-
ing of filters or closure of the swimming p o l for a

1
continuous period of seven or more days, the re-
circulation system and the chemical feeders are in
continuous operation for such periods in each day when
the pool is open for use or such longer periods as may be
necessary for its water qual~ty to meet public health
requirements;

(g) take such steps as are necessary to ensure that evev pumping
system serving the swimming pool-

@
(i) has a minimum of two suction orifices equipped with a d -

vortex plates;
(ii) is fitted with pipes df the same diameter, and
(iii) is so designed that no outlet can be cut out of the suction

I line by means of a valve or otherwise. . .
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'THE PLIBUC HEALTH (SWIMMUJG POOW RECUD TIONS, 2009

PART 111-Duties and Responsibilities ofOwners and Operators oj
Swimming Pools, contd. , '

(2) The operator shall-
(a) keep all records referred to in paragraph (1) for at least one year,

and
(b) make all such records available, on demand, to the Medical

officer (Health).
12. Every owner or operator of a public swimming pool shall take such Mw.

steps as are necessary to ensure that-
(a) all components of the re-circulation system of the swimming pool

are properly maintained and functioning;
(b) all surfaces of the deck and walls are maintained in a sanitary

condition;
(c) all surfaces of the deck and walls are 6ee from obstructions

which are likely to cause accidents or injury to users of the pool;
(4 where changing rooms, toilets, shower and other facilities are

provided, such facilities are made available to bathers before they
enter the swimming pool;

(e) except for marlings for safety or competition purposes, the sub-
merged surfaces of the pool are of such colour that the clarity and
visibility of the water in all sections of the pool are not
compmmised,

(/J where there is a general M an open area, the deck is clearly
delineated, by markings or by other means, fiom the general or
open area;

(g) the perimeter drain of the pool is kept free of debris;
(h) adequate provisions are made for the storage and handling of all

chemicals used in or around the pool;
( i ) where foot sprays are pmvided for the pool, such sprays are

properly maintained and functioning and kept in a sanitary
condition;

(j) where the pool is equipped with a diving board or diving plat-
form, such board or platform has a non-slip surface-finish;

(k) any exposed piping within the pool enclosure and inside the
structure--

(i) is identified by and labeled with colour coded bands at
least twenty-five millimetm wide and spaced along the
piping at imenals not greater than 1.2 metres; M

(i) the entire outer surfa& of the piping' which conveys
chlorine is painted yeUow and the enlire outer &ce of
the piping which conveys potable water is painted blue;
and

(0 the deck is constructed so as to prevent any intlow of stonn water
into the pool.

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66 THEPUBLIC HEALTH (SWIMMING POOLS) REGULATIONS. 2 W

PAR^ IV- Water Safe&
w e
way 13.-41) Every owner and operator of a public swimming pool shall take

such steps as are necessary to ensure that-
(a) written procedures for the microbiological conuol of the swim-

ming pool are established and implemented;
( b ) the water in the pool is free from any contaminant which may bc

injurious to the health of users;
(c) the water in the pool and its recirculation system is kept separate

from the make-up water drains;
(4 the pool is maintained free from any matter or thing which may

0
be injurious to the health or safety of users;

(e) the water in the pool is of such clarity as to permit a black disc,
one hundred and iifty millimetres in diameter on a white
background located on the bottom of the pool at its deepest point,
to be clearly visible from any point on the deck or at a distance of
nine metres 6om the disc;

V] the pool water is treated with chlorine, a chlorine compound or a
bromine compound, by means of an appropriate dosing device
and maintained so that-

(i) the total alkalinity is not less than 80 milligrams per litre
of water,

(ii) the pH value is within the range of 7.5 and 7.8;
(iii) there is a residue of free available chlorine in every part

of the pool of not less than 0.5 milligram per litre where a
chlorine residue of 1 to 1.5 milligrams per litre is the
acceptable standard;

(iv) there is a faecal coliform limit of less than 1.1 (MPN) per
100 milliliaes of water

(g) where cyanmte stabilization is the sanitizing method of choice,
there is a residue of free available chlorine of not less than one
milligram per litre in association with a cyanuric concentration of
not greater than sixty milligrams per litre;

(h) where brnmine.0~ iodine is used to sanitize the pool, such sub-
stances are used together with algicides;

( i ) the use of any substance as an alternative to chlorine is adopted
onhj aRer obtaining the approval of the Medical Officer (Health); @ 6) all procedures using ozone and electrolytic cells are approved by
the Medical Officer (Health) and the bacteriology of the water in
the pool is checked at momhty intervals;

(k) all chemicals added to the wate~ in the pool in order to maintain
the pH value stipulated in pamgraph (1) V) (i) and the
disinfe&mt residue of the water in the pool are controued by
manual methods;

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PART IV- Water Safity, confd -
the pH value and the disinfectant residue are automatically
determined and displayed or continuously recorded;
except for a swimming pool in a tourist establishment with less
than twenty-five rooms for the use of its guests, the chlorine or
bromine residue and the pH value .of the pool water are
determined and recorded at least one-half hour before bathers are
admitted to the pool and thereafter at intervals not exceeding two
hours, for as long as the pool is open for use by the public;
a water meter which measures and registerr the volume of all
make-up water added to the pool water is provided; and
in respecr of a swimming pool that forms part of a complex of
villas, resort cottages, guest houses or apartments for tourist
accommodation, a system for the maintenance of water safety for
the pools is developed and implemented;

(2) Where the Medical Officer (Health) determines that the health of
users may be adyersely affected, he may require a higher minimum chlorine
or bromine residue than that stated in paragraph (1).

(3) Every operator shall, at least once daily-
(a) determine the pH value and the free avalable and total chlorine

residue by means of manual test methods; and
(b) check the automatic sensing devices so as to ensure that the pH

value of the water and the disinfectant residue in the pool is
maintained.

1 4 . 4 1 ) Every operator of a public swimming pool shall keep and -10
authenticate, by his signature, daily records which shall setout- bLLp

the free available chlorine and the total chlorine residue in the
pool water or, where a bromine compound is use4 the total
bmmine residue;
the pH value of the water in the pool;
the temperature of the water in the pool;
the total number of bathers admined to the pool each day;
the readings on the make-up water meter;
details of any emergency, rescue or breakdown of equipment
which -;
the date and time at which necessary action is taken to corm3 or
deal with any matter mentioned in sub-wgraph V);
the schedules for and records of the maintenance of the pool and
equipment maintenance.

(2) A record'of the information referred to in paragraph (1) shall
be retained for a minimum period of one year aBer the date of its
making.

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THE PUBLIC HEALTH (SWIMMNG POOLS) REGULATIONS, 2000

PART VI- Sanitary Facilities, contd.

(3) Every bather shall take a cleansing shower before entering the
deck.

(4) [Deleted by L.N. 9JB/2004.]
(5) The operator shall cause-

(a) all floors in or around the pool and deck area to be cleaned every
two hours or at such other intervals as may be necessary;

(b) the locker rooms to be dry-swabbed and deodorized;
(c) the toilets to be flushed by an attendant where bathers have failed

to do so; and
(4 soap and paper supplies to be checked by an attendant at hourly

intervals.
(6) In this regulation "solid waste" includes useless materials or by-

products, within or around a swimming pool.

PART VII-Diving Platforms

17. Where a diving platform that is higher than three metres above the ,""-,
water is provided in a public swimming pool, the operator of that pool shall

platforms. Cause-
(a) the gate giving access to the platform to be kept locked except

during periods when the platform is in use;
(6) the pool to be used for diving only when the platform is in use,

unless a rigid barrier or double safety lines 300 millimetres apart,
supported by buoys, are in place and located from the wall under
the platfo-

(i) at 1 1.60 metres in the case of a 5 metre hgh platform;

(ii) at 12.50 metres in the case of a 7.5 metre high platform;
and

(iii) 15.25 metres in the case of a 10 metre platform; and

(c) activities other than diving to be effectively confined to the area
of the pool which is outside the diving area;

18.-41) Every operator of a public swimming pool shall cause- - safny
(a) safety equipment to be kept in good working order and available

for use at the pool;

(b) depth markers to be posted within 38.1 millimeires of the edge of
the water and so positioned that they can be read from the deck;

(c) subject to regulation 5(2), trained lifeguards to be hired in
accordance with the following ratio-

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PART . VIII-Safety, . contd

(i) at least one 1icensed"'lifeguard for every tGenty users of
- . the pool and the deck sea;.
(ii) at least hd licensed lifeguards for every twenty-oneto

fifty users of the pbol ind the 'deck area; or "'
(iii) at least four licensed lifeguard or every fiftykne to one

hundred users of the pool and the deck area: Provided
that-- ..= ,, ., ? * ,*;

(a) n o licensed IidegUard. is guired ' in' the case 'of a Class B
I swimming pool IocAted at a viUa, resort cottage:'gu& house and

aparlment complex; and ' t
: (b). the operator shall give prior notification of the provisions of para-

graph (A) to the okupants of the accommodation referred to in
tha paragraph and tp guest. . . . r~

(2) Every owner of a swimming pool shall takesuch ~teps as are '
necessary to ensure that- ,

' ' I ,
(a) there is no probusion, extensioi obstructmn or any other means

of entanglement in or adjacent to the swimming pool which oould
cause a bather to hekome trapped or injured; -: - %

(b) procedures for the safely of bathers are established and enforced,!
c signs ar i posted ;&ound the &mining pool indicating the

location of the nearest telephone, &d the telephone munbers for
the police; r e k e units, physicians, arnbulane and emergency
services and hospitds; . ,

(4 signs ak posted which caution every user against the possible
dangen of UnS~pe~Sed use of the swimming pool and its
facilities;

(e) special signs are pqsted which caution elderly or disahled persons
'

with he& d i h , .diabetes, hypotension or hypertension agdinst
the possible dangers of unsupervised use of the swimming pool
and its facilities; . . .

-. I V) signs are p i e d and provision is made to prevent unsupervised
use of the facilities 'by children;

(8) signs are posted aps ing persons using alcohol, antihistamines, (a,
soc constrictors .vasodilators, stimulants, hypnotics or -"
tranpuilizers againsi the possible dangers of using the swimming
pool whilst using such preparation;

(h) thae are written emergency and operational procedures and
. ~ instructions placed in a conspicuous place at the swimming pool

which are to be implemented in the event of an emergency, . .
( i ) every employee working in the vicinity of the saimming pool is

: -, haineb infmtaid aiid emergency procednres.
r:

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PART IX- Miscellaneous

19.--(I) The owner or operator of a public swimming pool shall place in sf
at least two conspicuous places on the deck, notices specifying- public -

(a) that no person with a communicable disease or having an open Wk.
wound or sore on his body shall enter the swimming pool;

(b) that no person shall bring a glass container on to the deck or into
the swimming pool;

(c) that no person shall urinate, defecate, spout water from the lips or
blow the nostril in the swimming pool or on the deck;

(d) [Deleted by L.N. 918/2004.];

(e) the maximum number of bathers allowed on the pool deck and in
the swimming pool at any time;

V) the location of any telephone which may be available for
emergency use.

(2) The &er or operator shall place in a conspicuous position at
the enhance to each shower area, a notice specifymg that each bather is
required to take a shower before entering the swimming pool.

(3) The owner or operator shall place in a conspicuous position by a
telephone, a notice identifymg it as being available for emergency use only,
and listing the names and locations of persons on duty who are available for
resuscitation and other medical aid and fire service.

(4) The owner or operator shall post at or near the pool deck,
notices in characters of not less than 100 millimetres high, which set out the
depths of the water attraction and indicating its deep points.

(5) The owner or operator of a public swimming pool which is
located in a tourist establishmem shall-

(a) notify each guest of the contents of regulations 18 (2) (c), (4, (e),
0, (g) and (0 and 19 (1) (4 and (c);

(6) display such notification on notice boards in conspicuous places
near the swimming pool.

20.-41) An inspeaor may, at all reasonable times, enter the swimming imwm
pool premises and make such inspections, examinations and enquiries as he

,
deems n-wy to ensure compliance with these Regulations.

(2) The Minister may, from h e to time, designate any person to be
an inspeaor for the purposes of these Regulations, and shall give every such
inspector a Qmficate of designation; and that inspector shall, od request,
display the certificate to the owner or operator of the swimming pool being
inspected pursuant to these Regulations.

22. Any person who contravenes or fails to comply with any of these z,
~egulations for which breach no penalty is pmvided, shall, on summary

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PART U- Miscellnneous. contd.

conviction before a Resident Magistrate, be liable to a fine not exceeding
fifty thousand dollars and in default of payment thereof to imprisonment for a
term not exceeding twelve months.

n d . 23. Any person aggrieved-

(a) by the decision of the Medical Officer (Health) refusing to grant,
or refusing to review a decision to grant a permit to operate a
swimming pool;

b by a decision of the Medical Officer (Health) cancelling. revoking
or suspending sucb permit,

may, within twenty-me days of notification of that decision, appcal in
writing to the Minister under section 29 of the Public Health Act.

THE PUBLIC HEALTH (SWIMMING POOLS) REGULATIONS, 2000

SCHEDULE (Regulation 5)

THE PUBLIC HEALTH ACT

Application for Permit to Operate Public Swimming Pool

TO: MEDICAL OFFICER (HEALTH)

I ................................................................................................................................................
Name of Applicant

of ....................... . ................................................................................................................
Address of swimming pool

do hereby apply to operate a public swimming pool at the above location.

I understand that if the permit is granted, the provisions of the Public Health (Swimming
Pools) Regulations, 2000 shall be strictly complied with.

I enclose the application fee of ................................................................................................

..............................................................................................................................................
Signature of Applicant or Date

authorized person

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THE PUBLIC HEALTH (SWIMMING POOLS) REGULA TIONS, 2000

SCHEDULE (Regulation 5 (2))

THE PUBLIC HEALTH ACT

Permit to Operate Public Swimming Pool

This is to certify that the swimming pool located at ..............................................................

in the parish of ........................................................................................... has been inspected by

........................................................................................ an inspector appointed by the Medical

OWcer (Health) on the ............................... day of ........................ ...... and the said swimming

pool has been found to be in compliance with the requirements of the Public Health (Swimming
Pools) Regulations, 2000.

The swimming pool is classified as .......................................................................................

This permit is valid until the day of

Name of Applicant

.................................................................................................................................................
Address of Applicant

Dated the ................................................... day of ................... . ..............................

Medical Officer (Health)

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PUBLIC HEALTH

THE PUBLIC HEALTH ACT

A AT IONS
(under section 14 ( I ) )

THE PUBLIC HEALTH (TOURIST ESTABLISHMENTS) REGULATIONS, 2000

(Made by the Minister on the 28th day ofJune, 2000) LN. 91~12~04 ~ I I M O

[Ist August, 20001

PART I-Preliminary
1. These Regulations may be cited as the Public Health (Tourist C*

Establishments) Regulations, 2000.
2. In these R e g u l a t i o e ~nmprrt.ban

"eating establishment" means any place or building in which food is
prepared or served within a tourist establishment and includes
establishments offering or providing one or all of the following
dining arrangements--

(a ) all-inclusive dining arrangements only;
(b) allinclusive d n h g arrangements together with dining

arrangements a-la-corie; or
(0) dining arrangements a-la-carte only;

"grey water" means waste water from lavatory basins, kitchen sinks,
flooring, drains and elsewhere which does w t contain sewage;

"guest" means any person who stays at or othetwise enjoys the
facilities of any tourist establishmenf on payment of a fee;

"hazard" means any physical, chemical or micro-biological or other
agent which is likely to cause a health risk,

"hazardous material" includes gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, explosives,
pesticides, rodenticides, insecticides, herbicides, disinfectants and
cleansers;

"health cerGcate" means a ceitificate issued under regulation 4, in
re- of a tourist establishment;

"high risk food" means any food consisting in whole or in put of milk
or milk products, egg, meat, poultry, fish, sheU fish, edible
cnrstacea or other ingredients in a form capable of supporting
mpid growth of infectious or toxiogenic mimrganisms;

"inspeaor" &am a public health inspector or any qualilied pawn
duly authorized to inspect tourist establishments pummt to
regulation 56;

"owner" or %pernor" means any person who owns or operates, as the
case may be, an ealhg establishment or a tourist gtablishmem;

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PART I-Preliminary, connrd.

"premises" means all parts of a building and includes its messuages,
surrounding property, roadways, drainage systems, buildings and
out-buildings;

"public health requirements" means--
(a) the requirements set out under or pursuant to the Public

Health Aa; and
(6) the minimum opemonal health slandards required to be met

by any tourist establishmem applying to be issued a health
cemficate under these Regulations;

"registered nurse" means a nurse registered under the Nurses and Mid-
wives Act;

"restricted area" m e a n s
a any foodhandling area;
(b ) any area where hazardous materials or equipment are stored;
(c) any area where exposue to ham is likely; or
(4 any other area whatsoever, designated by the operator of a

tourist establishment to be a private or restricted area with
access permitted only to persons a u t h o W by him;

"solid waste" means material or by-product, solid or semisolid
generated by a tourist establishment;

"surveillance system" means an on-going systematic coUeclion,
analysis, accumulation and interpretation of health information
underlaken by inspectors in order to monitor the state of health of
guests and employees within tourist establishments;

"Tourist Board" means the Tourist Board established nnde~ the Tourist
Board Aa;

"tourist establisbmenr' means a hotel, resort cottage, villq guest house,
apartment complex or any other such accommodation, with or

. . without facilities for the preparation of meals, offering
accommodation to guests, for reward, and includes the premises
thereof.

(3) The provisions of these Regulations shall be applicable to the
entire Island

PART U-Health Cert$cates

%%? 4 .41) Every person who intends to operate or operates a tou&
-. establishment shall apply to the Medical OEwr (Health) for a healtb
~m( certificate in n?spect of that tou& establishment in the form set out in Pas I

.
pin I. of the First Schedule.

(2) The Medical 0Ece1 (Health) shall, on d p t of an application
paragraph (1). cause an inspecton of the premises to be carried out in

aaordance with regulation 56.

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PART 11-Health Certflwtes, contd

(3) Where the inspection is satisfactory and the premises show
oompliance with the public health requirements and these Regulations, a
health certificate may be issued in respect of the touist establishment.

(4) A health certificate issued under paragraph (3) shall-

(a) be in the form set out in Part I1 of the First Schedule; ~ m , a M. ( b ) be subject to such terms and conditions as may be specified there-
in; and

(c) subject to regulation 5, remainin force for a period of twelve
months frum the date thereof, and may be renewed annually upon
the applicant sdtisfying the Medical Officer (Health) that the
tourist eslablishment is fit to be issued with a health certificate.

(5) Every application for the issue of a health certificate or for the
annual renewal thereof under this regulation, shall be accompanied by the fee
specified in Part IU of the Fim Schedule. Potlll.

(6) The operator of any tourist establishmem that fails to satisfy
public health requirements after t h w w-tive inspections, or within three
months of a first inspection whichever occurs first, shall apply to the
Medical Oacer (Health) for a new health certificate.

5.---(I) Subject to -on 7, the Medical Officer (Health) may- - ~ u r p m 6 o ~
dm-

(a) amend the terms and conditions upon which a he& certificate is siwdteatm db
issued;

(b) suspend the health certificate, if the provisions of these Re-
gulations are being breached; or

(c) revoke the health certificate of any tourist establishment-
(i) where the nature and scope of its operations have been so

altered as to cause it to cease. to be an eating establish- . .
mem for the plnposes of these Regulations, or

(i) where any other condition exists in the establishment
which is likely to endanger the health or safety of goests
or employees thermf.

(2) Wha, pllrsuant to paragraph (1). the Medical Officer Wealth)
suspends or revokes a health certificate or amends the terms and conditions
specified therein, he shall, in writiog, within five days, inform the Jamaica
Touris Board of the swpension, revocation or amendmemt, as Ule case may
be, and the reasons therefor.

6. Every operator of a tourist esrablishment shall display, in a
C O ~ ~ ~ ~ C U O U S location on the premisa, the clnwt healtb miifme issued
under rpgulation 4 in resped of that to& establishment

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PART II-Health Certijicates, contd.
-.
dm iorrrvicr. 7 . 4 1 ) Where a health cemficate is refused, suspended, or revoked in . , respat of a tourist establishment, the Medical Officer (Health) may
mb-
w. recommend to the Tourist Board tbat the licence of that establishment be

reviewed, suspended or revoked.
(2) Before refusing, suspending or revoking a health certificate

under paragraph (1) the Medical Officer (Health) shall not@ the holder in
writing of the proposed review, suspension or revocation, as the case may
be-

(a) stating the reasons therefor.
(b) requiring the holder of the certificates to remedy the breach with-

in the time specified in the notice;
(c) stating that the certificate is to be returned, in the case of a

suspension or revocation wi?h the time specified forthwith to
the Medical Oacer (Health).

(3) The holder of a health ceficate who is served with a notice
under paragraph (2) shall, after remedying the breach which gave rise to the
suspension, notify the Medical mcer (Health) in writing rhat the breach has
been remedied

(4) The Medical Officer (Health) shall, upon receipt of a notice
&erred to in pagraph (3), cause an inspection to be canied out and if the
Medical Officer (Health) is satisfied tbat the breach has been remedie4 he
shall withdraw the notice of suspension or revocation, as the case may be.

*e" - 8.--11) Every owner or.othe~ pawn who proposes to construct or
u. renovate a tamis7 establishment shall first obtain approval from the Medical

Officer (Health) before conunencing such consauction or renovation
(2) An application unda paragraph (I), shall be accompanied by the

following inionnation in respect of the eating establishment-
(a) a brief description of its operations, if any, of the proposed

operations, and the equipment used or proposed to be used
the*

(b) a chart of the food flow plan;
(c) a demiption of its wld c h a h storage capacity and sanitary

conveniences;
(4 a site plan of the entire premisa showing the location of dl

buildings and roadways adjoining the proposed buildmg and all
streams, wells, swamps, reservoirs and storage tanks on the

a
premises',

(e) a floor plan of the eaihg establishment indicating the location of
walls, panitions posts, doorways and windows, sinks and floor
drainage, -.and guttas ventilators and fans, equipment,
ladreis and shelves, hot and cold wata connectionq band
washing facilities, work stations, locker moms, toilets and
urinals;

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PART 11-Heaith Certificate$ contd.

(n a sanitary engineering plan of the flwr drainage system and toilet -
lines; .? l

(g) notation on water supply, method of sewage disposal, demiption
of trapping and venting of drainage line.

(3) Every owner or operator who constructs or movaes any tourist
establishment shall, on completion of such construction or renovation, notify
that fact in writing to the Medical Officer (Health).

(4) The Medical Officer (Health) shall, on receipt of the notification
under paragraph (3), cause an inspeaion of the premises to be canied out, to
ensure that public health requirements are complied with.

(5) The Medical OJ5cer (Health) shall take all such reasonable
measures as are necessary to prevent the opening, operation or reopening of
any tourid establishment which has-

(a)' failed to satisfy public health requirements; or

(b) not been issued with a health cerlilicate under these Regulations.

9. The Medical Officer (Health) may order the c l m of any tourist Tw
establishmen! or the kitchen or other food preparation or sewing area of an
eating establishment which fa& to meet or maintain public health
l -qimlents.

PART III-Food Safew

10.-41) Every owner or operatot of an eating establishmutt other than a
villa, resort cottage, guest house, apamnent complex or other similar l ob .
accommodation shall take such steps as are necessary to ensure, to the
satisfaction of the inspector, that-

(a) a registex of all food suppliers is kept and available for
examination by an inspator at all reasonable times;

(b) procedures are put place to receive and inspect food for their
safety and wholesom~ess;

(c) procedures are put in place to sort and store food supplies in sich
a manner as to prevent contamination and to allow for evaluation
of its dolesomeness.

(2) Every register kept pursuau! to paragraph (1,) shall specify the
quantity and type of food and the date. on whi& it was supplied

Lhe8aforncl 1 . 1 ) The owner or operator of an eating establishment shall take m m a f
such steps as are mmsary to ensure that- =-=m

(a) a repon on inspections conducted under reguktim 10, on foods . . received and their sources, is compild, namtmned and kept on
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premises, together with records of rejected food supplies and
notified to @e Medical Ofiicer (Health) immediately;

(b) appropriate equipment and facilities are provided to mooit01 and
maintain the temperature and humidity of moms in which food,
other ingwkents, packaging and raw materials are kept;

(c) appropriate equipment and facilities are provided to maintain the
temperature of rooms a minimum of eighteen to twenty degrees
centigrade and at a relative humidity of seventy per cent. 0

(2) Paragraph (1) (a) and (c) shall not apply to villas, resort cottages,
guest houses, apartment complexes or other similar acmmmodation

12. The operator of every eating establishment shall take such steps as
are necessary to ensure that-

(a) raw materials, ingredients and packaging materials are physically
separated from cooked or otherwise prepared foods;

(b) all food is stored at a minimum height of eighteen centimeters
above the floor,

(c) there is a system to monitor and record room and food
temperatures;

13.-41) The operator shall cause al l detergents, sanitizers and other
chemicals used in the tourist establishment to be properly utilized, labelled
and stored,

(2) The operator shall establish systems to ensure that--

(a) hazardous materials are transported, stored and used in such a
manner as to prevent health or ewimnmental problems;

(b) food and drinking water are not contaminated with any ~ o u s '
materials, including those mentioned in plragraph (a);

(c) hazardous materials and other similar substances &re kept in
clearly 1abeUed c o n t a b s and are not bansferred to inaomately
labelled or unlabelled containers.

14. Every person bansporting food to a tourist establishment shall cause
all such food to be transported in a manner w as to reasonably prevent
contamhtion of the food and in aaordance with regulation 15 of the Public

0
H d t h (Food Handlii) Regulations, 1998.

15.-41) Every owner and operator of an eating establishment shall take
such steps as are necemy to ensure, to the satisfaction of the inspector, that
the provisions specified in this regulation are complied with

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PART 111-Food Safily, conld

(2) The eating establishment shall be kept c lew free fmm vermin
and unpleasant odours and generally in a sanitaiy condition.

(3) AU surfaces and areas used for food preparation shall be cleaned
and sanitized aRer each use.

(4) All surfaces with which food comes in contad shall be made
from material which is non-absokent, non-toxic, smooth, free 6om pitting
and joints and able to wi+stand repeated cleaning and sanitization.

- (5) Every food preparation area shall be provided with an adequate
supply of hot and cold running water, detergent and equipment for cleaning
and sanitizing dishes and utensils.

(6) All equipment and utensils shall be cleaned, sanitized and stored
in a manner which is not Likely to result in oonpmination by any substance.

(7) At least one hand-washing facility shall bc installed and
maintained-

(a) for wery forty square metres of floor space;
(b) in each principal area where food is handla prepared, stored or

sewed,
and every hand-washing facility shall be equipped with hot and cold water, a
soap dispensa and either an electric hand blower or disposable paper towels
for drying hands after washing.

16.41) The operator of an eating establishment shall- Fmd Ump.

(a) at aU times, cause the temperature of the food to be monitored

(b) take such steps as are necessary to ensure that-

(i) utensils with long handles are utilized by employees and
guests when serving foods, and

(ii) the utensils are changed as often as necessaty or rinsed
and air-dried between servings.

(2) regulation shall not apply to villa, mrl cottage. guest
house, apm7ment complex or other similar a~~~mmodation. . .

17. Every owner and every operator of an eating establishment shall
pmvide refrigeration capacity and equipment, to the satisfaction of the - .
inspector.

la-41) The operator of an eating establishment shall put in pl& a Lem
system to monitor and keep records of temperature controls throughout the emnaob
eating establishment and shaU cause the temperature reqkments set out in
paragraph (2) 10 be maintained . at all times.

(2) The operator of every eating establishment shall take such steps
as are neces.wy to ensure Ihat the following provisicmi are complied with-

(a) all perishable and prepared foods shall be refrigerated promptb at
a maximum temperahlre of five d e w centigrade;

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PART KI-Food Safety, contd

(b) appropriate arrangements shall be made to monitor and maintain
the temperature and humidity of rooms in which raw and
prepared foods, other in@ents and packaging and raw
materials are kept or prepared;

(c) hot foods shall be maintained at a minimum temperature of sixty-
three degrees centigrade;

(4 foods shall be cooked to proper internal temperatures of-

(i) seventy degrees centigrade, in the case of pork;
(ii) seventy-four degrees centigrade, in the case of poultry

and stuffed meats;
(iii) minimum seventy degrees centigrade, in the case of beef

and other meats (unless, in the case of beef, otherwise
requested by the consumer);

(e) all refrigerated cooked foods shall be reheated to a minimum
temperdture of seventy-four degrees centigrade before sewing;

V) frozen foods shall be kept at a temperature below minus eighteen
degrees centigrade.

(3) Paragraph (1) and Z(b) shall not apply to villas, resort cottages,
guest houses, apartment complex or other similar accommodation. =" 19.-41) All equipment used in the eating establishment shall be serviced

srdrmh*
mimi

and otherwise maintained in ~ccordance with public health requirements.
(2) Every owner or operator of an eating establishment shall take

such steps as are necessary toensure that-

(a) all utensils, cutlery, equipment, machines or other gadgets used in
the preparation or bee of food are pmperly cleaned and
sanitized afler &ch W, in a manner approved by the Medical
Officer (Health); .

(b) equipment is properly vented and maintained;

(c) functional therm~meiers and equipment, including all refrigeration
equipment, cwking equipmw food holding equipment and
warewashing equipmwt are of a type approved by the Medical
Officer (Health) and are provided and installed;

(4 a l l equipment and lltensils are designed and installed with a view
a

to preventing the contamination of foods;

(el all equipment and utensils are constructed with corrosion-
resistant materials;

V) all surEics and food preparation areas are cleaned and s;;nitized
at least hvice daily,

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(g ) all instructions and warnings, together with a schedule of the
proper cleaning and maintenance of dangerous machines. are
displayed in a conspicuous position on the premises:

(h) instructions or warnings are issued, for the safe use of dangerous
machine, and are displayed in a conspicuous position on the
machime or near thereto.

20. All overhead structures, fixtures and fittings in an eating establish-
mmt- 6Xbmra.d . . .- .. .

mtm%
(a) shall be installed in such a manner as to prevent contamination of

food. whether-

(i) directly or indirectly; or
(ii) by condensation, drip or otherwise; and

(b) shall be of a design and finish which-

(i) is likely to prevent the accumulation of dirt;
(ii) will minimize condensation, mould development and

flaking, and
(iii) allows for easy cleaning

21.41) All food-handling areas in an eating establishment (other than a :'=
villa resort cottage. guest house, apartment complex or other similar -
accommodation) shall be equipped with-

(a) appropriate ventilation systems which are able to remove odours,
smoke and contaminated air,

(b) exhanst fan ventilators instilled above cooking units and other
appropriate equipment, which effectively remove vapours from
grease, strain and smoke;

(c) ventilator systems designed to avoid backdrips of contaminating
materials into food or on to any surface where food is
handled

(2) The operator shall take such steps as are necessary to ensure

a that- (a) the au flow wthm the food-handlux area 1s not dueaed from a -
dirty area to a clean area;

(b) noxious fumes are not vented into public areas, unless suitable
filters are installed so as to avoid creatiqg a health hazard or
nuisance;

(c) all filters are removable and cleaned at regular, timely M s ;

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PART III-Food Safe@, contd.

(b) the ventilation systems are kept free from-

(i) grease and dust accumulation;
(ii) inseas and rodents; and
(iii) contaminating materials or agents;

(e) the ventilation system is located so as to prevent-

(i) direct contact of air with food; and
(ii) any activities withim the food handling area;

V) ventilation' openings are equipped with screens or other protective
devices made of non-comsive material;

(g) the ventilation system is maintained at 18 degrees Celsius and at
70 per centurn humidity in all areas where food is handled.

H*
starsacnr,

22. AU high risk foods in an eating establishment shall be handled,
dWmk
I d

stored, prepared and served in such a manner as to eliminate health risks.

w a n d
mdm 23.-(1) The owner or operator shall take such steps as arc necessary to
mntrol ensure that-

(a) all windows located in areas where food is handled, prepared or
served are equipped with close-fitting screens of a type which
prevents the enby of flies and other pests, dust and other
extraneous matter,

(b) areas where food is handled, prqxlred or swved are fined with
self-closing, close-fining screen doors to exclude all insects and
other pests;

(c) measures are taken to effectively prevent infestation by rodents,
ins- and other pests.

m u r U r '
*af.

24.+1) The floor of the kitchen in an eating establishment shall be
of-bm. maintained in a clean, dry and othawise good condition.
mem

(2) Where any tile becomes damaged, or where uneven surfaces or
open joints occur in an eating establishment, the operator shall cause them to
be repaired promptly.

(3) All walls, ceilings, partitions and doorways in the eating
establishment shall be kept clean and in good repair.

(4) AU windows and other openings in the eating establishment-

(a) shall be maintained so as to prevent the accumulation of din; and

(b) shall be fitted with removable 1.55 millimetre insect-proof mesh
screens which shall be kept clean and in good repair.

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(5) All internal window sills shall be sloped so as to prevent their
being used as shelves.

(6) All doors shall be fined and hinged so as to ensure that they are
fly-proof and self-closing.

PART IVSafefy and Conduct

25. Eve? opcrator of a tourist establishment (other than a villa, resort ysm,
cottage, guest house, apartment comples or other similar accommodation)
shall take such steps as are necessary to ensure that-

(a ) all workers are trained in occupational safely hazards awareness:
risk reduction and first-aid procedures;

(6 ) all facilities of the establishment, including its dinmg areas. are
maintained so as to prevent the entrance and harbouring of pests
and other animals and environmental contaminants including
smoke and dust.

26.--(I) The owner or operator shall- Rca*ceduca

(a ) cause signs to be placed in all restricted areas of the tourist
establishment, restricting access thereto to authorized members of
staff. and:

b where directed by an inspector to do so or where appropriate. shall
cause fences to be erected around any such area.

(2) Paragraph (I) shall not apply to villas. resort comges, guest
houses. apanment complexes or other similar accommodation

27. Every owner or operator of a tourist establishment shall ensure that
hazardous substances are stored away from living quarters. food preparation
areas and recreation areas.

2 8 . 4 1 ) The operator of a tourist establishment shall-- h ( r t 4
slfaY6w

(a ) keep in respect of every hazardous chemical procured for use in
the establishmenf the material safety data sheet which is
ordinarily enclosed with the hazardous chemical in its packaging,
or a wpy thereof; and

0 (b) ensure that the provisions of every such data sheet are obsemed by all users of the chemical.
(2) Where no material safely data sheet is enclosed in the packaging

of the hazardous chemical, the operator shall-
(a) (ake all reasonable steps to obtain the safety data s . t or a copy

thereof; or

(b) contact an inspector with a view to obtaining instructions thereon
and carrying out same.

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PAKT V-Medical and First-Aid Facilities

29.-41) Every operator of a tourist establishment shall cause a weekly
surveillance report to be completed in the form specified in the Second
Schedule and shall promptly submit that report to the Medical Officer
(Health).

(2) Every owner and operator of an eating establishment shall take
such steps as are necessary to ensure that-

(a) medical and first-aid services are available on the premises for
guests and staff, in clearly identified and appropriate areas;

(6) first-aid medication is kept available on the premises for the treat-
ment of guests and staff, as may be diroctcd by the Medical

' Officer (Health);
(c) details of every case where a guest or member of stafi becomes ill

or suffers injury and is seen or aticnded to by a registered nurse
or medical practitioner are recorded in the weekly surveillance
report of the tourist establishment.

(3) The owner or operator of a tourist establishment having 100
rooms or more, shall-

(a) employ the services of a registered nurse who shall be on duty for
specified hours per day and whose senice shall be otherwise
available to guests and staE of such tourist establishment in cases
of emergency;

(b) establish a nurse's station where, in the event of illness or injury,
the senices of that nurse may be sought by guests and
employees.

(4) Where the registered nurse is absent fmm the nurse's station, the
owner or operator shall-

(a) take such steps as are necessary to ensure that a medical
practitioner is so advised; and

( b ) in the event of illness of or i n j q to a guest or employee, make
arrangements for contacting the medical practitioner and securing
his services.

(5) The owner or operator of a tourist establishment having less than
100 rooms shall secure the services of a registered nurse or medical practi-
tioner in the event of illness or injury of a guest or employee.

(6) Paragraphs (I), (2) (a) and (c) and (3) shall not apply to villas,
resort cottages, guest houses, apartment complexes or other similar a w m -
modation.

30. Where there is suspicion or confirmation of any communicablc
diseaSe or food-borne illness at a tourist establishment, a report shall be made
within twenty-four hours to the Medical Officer (Health) by-

(a) the medical practitiona or nurse who attended to the person who
contracted the disease; and

(b) the owner or operator.

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PART VI-Water Supply and Lighting Facilities

3 1 . 4 1 ) Every tourist establishment shall be provided with an adequate and Dutiaof
ownera and

continuous supply of potable water from a sanitary source, being from- operators in
respect of

(a) the National Water Commission;
watcr

(b) the Parish Council of the parish in which the eating establishment is
situated pursuant to the Parishes Water Supply Act; or

(c) any other source approved by the Medical Officer (Health) which is
maintained in compliance with public health requirements.

(2) Every owner and every operator of a tourist establishment shall
take such steps as are necessary to ensure that-

(a) the water supply is properly distributed throughout the eating
establishment and is of the pressure recommeded by the inspector;

(b ) a routine monitoring system is implemented to meet the specifications
for water qualify as recommended by the inspector;

(c) the water quality on the premises is checked weekly for residual
chlorine by the owner, operator or other authorized persons;

(4 an approved treatment and testing programme is instituted for water
distributed on the premises;

(e) a record of all test results is kept, and presented on request, to the
Medical Officer (Health) or the inspector, as the case may require;

V) hot and cold water under pressure is provided in all areas where food
is prepared or equipment and utensils are washed or sanitized;

(g) all water storage tanks on the premises are covered and access to them
is limited to authorized persons only;

(h) every storage tank on the premises is so constructed and so maintained
as to enable easy draining, cleaning and sanitization;

( i ) water piped into the eating establishment is transported, handled, stored
and dispensed in a sanitary manner so as to minimize the risk of
contamination;

(j) all ice used in the tourist establishment is made from potable water.

(3) A daily record of the chlorine residue of water shall be kept by the
operator of the eating establishment.

3 2 . 4 1 ) Every owner of a tourist establishment shall install water storage Waterstorage
tanks which can be drained, cleaned and sterilized on a regular basis without
causing damage to the tank.

(2) Supplies of potable water shall be stored in the tanks referred to in
paragraph (1).

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Polluted
water.

PART VI-Water Supply and Lighting Facilities, contd.

(3) The operator shall cause-

(a) all water storage tanks to b e -

(i) cleaned and sterilized at least once in every six month period;

(ii) covered and access to them shall be limited to authorized
persons wearing suitable identification;

(b) a11 water piped into the tourist establishment to be transported, handled,
stored and dispensed in a sanitary manner;

(c) all containers used to dispense water to be sanitary and to conform to
all public health requirements; and

(4 all water, when not in use, to be stored in restricted areas so as to avoid
contamination.

33. The owner of every tourist establishment shall take such steps as are
necessary to ensure that there are no connections or conditions which could
allow back-flow or back-siphonage or cross-contamination of polluted or
suspected water into the water supply.

Grey water 34. Every owner of a tourist establishment shall provide-

(a) facilities for the drainage of grey water;

(b) separate drainage pipes for grey water and potable water;

(c) a drainage system for grey water which is equipped with such traps
and vents as are specified in writing by an inspector.

Drainage 35. The grounds and surroundings of every tourist establishment shall be
systems provided with adequate, efficient and properly maintained drainage systems to

collect and dispose of excess rain or storm water.

Waste water
systems

36. Where an owner installs waste water systems of an approved design, as
required under building standards pursuant to the Parish Councils Building Act
or the Kingston and St. Andrew Building Act, he shall so maintain the water
systems at all times, as to prevent any public health hazard or nuisance.

Lighting and 37.-(1) The owner or operator of every tourist establishment shall cause to
ventilation be installed-

(a) adequate means of ventilation, either by a central ventilating system
or by unit air conditioners;

(b) lighting in accordance with paragraph (2).

(2) The lighting referred to in paragraph (1) (b) shall be as follows-

(a) five hundred and fifty luxations in general food-handling, food
preparation and dishwashing areas;

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(b) seven hundred and seventy luxations in the food preparation areas
of kitchens;

(c) two hundred and twenty luxations in work rooms;

(d) between live hundred and fifty and eleven hundred luxations in
s e ~ n g areas;

(e) three hundred and thirty luxations, in w4k-in freezers and
refrigerators;

V) between two hundred and twenty and three hundred and thut).
luxations in locker rooms, toilets and other similar places;

(g) one hundred and ten luxations in all othe~areas; or

(h) such other luxation level as may, from time to time. be prescribed
by the Minister after consultation with the Medical Officer
(Health).

(3) Light bulbs and light fixtures located in areas where food-
handling, preparation and serving take place, shall be fitted with shields to
prevent contamination of food.

PART W-Employees in Tourist Esloblishments

38.--(I) Where an employee in a tourist establishment is suffering from %gf
any communicable or notifiable disease or displays any other serious medical w.
symptoms, the owner or operator shall-

(a) reStrict the activities of that employee to areas of the tourist
establishment where food is neither prepared nor handled;
and

(b) report the illness, disease or symptom to a registered nurse or
medical practitioner, for medical treatment and directions.

(2) Where the registered nurse or medical practitioner diagnoses that
an employee or guest is suffering from a highly contagious or communicable
disease--

(a) he may make recommendations to the owner or operator regard-
ing the containment of the spread of the disease; and

( b ) he shall report the case to the Medical Officer (Health).

39. Every person working in food-handling areas within a tourist H'BD"
establishment shall maintain a high level of personal cleanliness and hygiene.

40. Every person working in an eating establishment shall wear protective --
clothing adequate hair covering footwear and glwes and shall keep such
items c lan at all times.

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41. No person working in a food-handling area shall eat, smoke, chew
tobacco. or chew gum while he is in that area.

42. Ever). food handler in an eating establishment shall wash his hands
thoroughly with soap and water-

(a) on entering a food-handling, preparation or sewing area;
(b) after handling contaminated materials;

(c) after using the toilet; and
a

( 4 as often as necessary to keep his hands and fingemails clean.

43. No person shall wear jeweller). on his hands while he is in an area
where food is handled or prepared.

44.41) Every owner and operator of a tourist establishment shall
provide adequate, safe and clean facilities for the employees in the tourist
establishment and shall provide sanitary facilities in such ratios as are
specified in the Third Schedule.

(2) The owner of every tourist establishment (other than a villa,
reson cottage, guest .house, apanment complex or other similar
accommodation) shall provide for the use of his employees-

(a) dressing rooms with individual lockers;
(6) a lunch room;
(c) flush toilets;
( 4 urinals;
(e) showers:

V) hand-washing basins with hot and cold water;
(8) germicidal soap;

(h) single use paper towels; and
( i ) foot baths and hand dips.

(3) Washrooms, changing rooms, toilets and urinals shall not be
located in area adjoining near to or opening directly into food-handling,
preparation or serving areas.

45.41) Every employee assigned to food-handling tasks shall be
in possession of a food handlers' permit issued by the Medical Officer
(Health).

(2) An application for a food handlers' permit under paragraph (1) I

shall be ammpanied by the appropriate fee set out in Part 111 of the F i
Schedule.

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PART VII-Etnp10,wes in Tourist Esfablishn~ent, conld.

(3) Every owner or operator of a tourist establishment shall koep a
register of every person who is employed in an eating establishment in
accordance with regulation 28 of -the Public Health (Food Handling)
Regulations, 1998 and such register shall be made available for inspectioq
on request, by the Medical Officer (Health) or an inspector.

46. The operator of an eating establishment shall take such steps as are :="
necessary to ensure that each employee is trained in personal hygiene and the m e
hygienic handling of food, in accordance with h e training guidelines
recommended by the Medical Ofiker (Health).

47. The operator of a tourist establishment (other than a villa, resort z,,,
cottage, guest house, apamnent complex or other similar accommodation) =-I.
shall compile and submit monthly, a self-inspection check-list report and %%,
action sheet therefor in the form set out in Parts I and I1 of the Fourth WN'"dll

Schedule.

PART VIlISolid Waste Management

48. The operator of a tourist establishment (other than a villa, resort :Yo"
cottagc, guest house, apartment complex or other similar accommodation)
shall provide, in wiling to the Medical Officer (Health) a waste manage-
mcnt policy document setting out plans for the proper and eff~cient handling
of all waste generated by the tourist establishment, including the hierarchy of
responsibilities and supetvision among employees.

49.-(1) All solid waste in a tourist establishment shall be collected and
kept in containers that- 0 0 n ~ .

(a) are constructed of leak-proof, non-absorbmt material and are rust
resistant and f i e resistant

(b) are coneshaped, being wider at the top and, if made of metal,
have a 5.08 centimetres rim at the base to prevent direct contact
between the bottom of the container and the ground surface;

(c) have two handles atfixed to the sides so as to facilitate lifting and
emptying;

(4 have a capacity of eighty litres when full or, does not exceed
thirty-five kilograms in weight;

(e) are pmvided with close fitting lids to prevent access by insects,
rodents or animals;

V) unless kept in a special vermin-proof room or enclosure or in a
waste refigerator, are kept covered when not in use.

(2) Garbage containers shall be lined with plastic g d a g e can liners
or wet strength paper bags which-

(a) when full, can be removed and tied in preparation for collection
and disposal;

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(b) arc installed so that they fold over the top rims of the garbage
cans.

(3) Separate containers shall be provided for wet and dry garbage
materials.

(4) waste containers shall-

(a ) be kept covered !;hen not in use; and
(b ) be emptied as oRen as necessaly to avoid any insanitary condition

or nuisance.
( 5 ) Each container shall be thoroughly was@ disinfected and dried

after being emptied and a new liner installed prior to its muse.
Satid r w r
sfoqr area SO.-+) The waste storage area of a tourist establishment shall be

located-
(a) at a place convenient to the users of the kitchen; and
(b) in an area which is well-ventilated weather-proofed and well-lit

(2) The floor of the solid wasle storage area shall be consbucted of
durable, rust resistant, cleanable material and the entire waste storage area
shall be maintained in good condition.

(3) An adequate supply of running water shall be made available at
the bulk storage area in order to facilitate regular cleaning and washing of the
area.

(4) The area around each garbage container shall be kepi clean and
free of spilled material.

(5) The operator shall cause-
(a) all facilities used for the reception and transportation of waste,

chemical and other non-food items to be physically separated - from those used for the transportation and reception of food; and
(b ) solid waste containing discarded food to be stored in such a

manner as to be inaccessible to vermin and scavengers.
(6) All wet garbage shall be kept in a leak proof, rust resistant, non-

absorbent, easily cleaned, durable, fire resistant, container, with a close
fining cover, and in an enclosed area until it is removed for disposal or
processing;

a
(7) The temperature in ihe storage facilities, including garbage

storage refrigerators and storage rooms, shall not exceed fourteen degrees
Celsius;

(8) All bulk containers or compactors shall be placed on level, had,
cleanable, surfaces in an open area which is weU-lit and the area shall be
drained to a sewer, soak-away facility or other outfall.

PART WI--Solid Waste Management, e n f d

51. Where a system utilizing garbage grinders is employed at a tourist
establishmeni (other than a villa, resort coaage, guesi house, apartment
complex or other similar accommodation), such grinders &id-

(a) be of adequate capacity for the estimated load of garbage;
(b) discharge into an approved outfall; and
(c) be cleaned and sanitized weekly.

52.41) All solid waste ~rodnced by the tourist establishmad shall be yGr
disposes of-

(a) daily, or as frequently as directed by the Medical Officer (Health)
anQinanyerrent,withsu&~cyandinsuch-asnot
to create a health hazard or a nuisance; and

(b) at a facility approved by the Medical Officer (Health).
(2) Except for purposes of re-use, recycling or composting, no

person shall dispose of any solid waste on the premises of a tourist
establishment, unless such disposal is in accordance with the provisions of
these Regulations.

(3) Any incinerator used for the disposal of solid waste, shall be
designed to expose the waste to tempera- of between w e n hundred and
fifty and nine hundred degrees Celsius and the incineration process shall be
carried out by an employee or other person trained to perform this function.

53. Every operator of a tourist establishment (other than a villa, resort 3
cottage, guest house, apartment complex or other similar accommodation)
shall keep records of the schedules-

(a) for the emptying, cleaning and sanitizing of all solid waste
containers and equipment;

(6) for the collection and disposal of garbage.

54.41) The area designated for waste storage and disposal shall be ,"".&?
separate from the areas where food is received, stored or processed.

(2) All baneries. household cleaning agents, aerosol cans and similar
materials shall be stored separately fmm food waste.

(3) Sewage shall be discharged into a municipl sewage main, the
local main system, or to an on-site location approved by the Medical OEcer
Wealth).

55. The, owner or operator of a tourist establishment shall take sufficient z,
measures to prevent access by unauthori7d persons to food handling areas
and any other restricted area in ordei to prevent contaminations of such a&
or the food therein. . .

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56.41) The Medical Officer (Health) or any other person authorized by
him in writing may, from time to time, inspect any premises in respect of
which a health cemticate has been issued or in respect of which an
application for a health certificate has bcen made.

(2) The Medical Officer (Health) may, from time to time, designate
any authorized officer to be an inspector for the purposes of these
Regulations, and shall give every such inspector a certificate of designation;
and that inspector shall, upon request, display the certificate to the operator
or owner of the tourist establishment being inspected.

~ l v n y 57. Any person who contravenes any of these Regulations for which
breach no sandon has been provided herein, commits an offence and shall
be liable on summary conviction therefor before a Resident Magistrate to a
fine not exceeding fifty thousand dollars and in default of payment to
imprisonment for a term not exceeding twelve months.

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THE PUBLIC HEALTH (TOURIST ESTABLISHMENTS) REGULATIONS, 2000

FIRST SCHEDULE (Regulation 4 (I))

PART I

THE PUBLIC HEALTH ACT

Application for Health Certijcate for Tourist Establishment

TO: THE MEDICAL OFFICER (HEALTH)

I.
(Name of tourist establishment)

(Address of tourist establishment)

do hereby apply to have a health certificate issued in respect of the abovenamed tourist
establishment.

2. The bed capacity of the tourist establishment is
(No. of beds)

3 . Members of the management team of the tourist establishment are as follows:

NAME POST HELD QUALIFICATIONS I NATIONALITY

4. Special facilities and services provided by the tourist establishment are-

5. There isfare eating establishment(s) located on the premises of the tourist
establishment.

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PART I, contd.

6 . Description of eatins establishment and seating capacity

7. Specify whether new or now being operated

8. STATEMENT BY AUTHORIZED OFFICER

To the best of my knowledge, the following steps have been taken to comply with
public health requirements by the owners/operators and members of staff of the tourist
establishment-

Authorized Officer

Dated this day of

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

Documents in support of application

DATE OF INSPECTION

ISSUED

GRANTED

Authorized Officer

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No.
is to certify that

N m e oftourist estoblishmmt

hes been inspcacd by .an iaspedor appointed
for and an behalf ofthe Medical Officu(Heslth) on the day of ; and the slid
tourist sstablishmmt hap beea fovnd to be in conmliance with the wblic health rawirements

SCAEDULe

(insert lams and cmditiars.)

DATE OF EXPIRY

Medial Officer (HEalth)

Dated this day of

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Applicorion ondAnnuolRenew1 Feer for Heolrh Cenificoie
irruedro TourirrEsloblishrnenrr

Column I

Towisr Esrablirhmenrr Fees (S) -

10 rooms or less 3,000.00

1 1 to 25 moms 4,000.00

26 to 50 moms

51 to 99 rooms

151 to 200 rooms 20,W0.W

201 moms armare 25,WO.M)

Food Handla P d t 500.M)

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771L I'~IIl1~lC~ IIEALTH (TOURIST ESTABLISHMENTS) REGIJLATIONS, 2000

SECOND SCHEDULE (Regulation 24)

THE PUBLIC HEALTH ACT

Weekly Surveillance Report

Namc oi'Tourist Es~ahlishment

Wcck Ending A

Occupancy (total number of guests)

'l'otal number 01 c a m seen

Total number of first visits

l'otal number of accidcntslinjuries

(a) Bruises

(b) Burns/Scalds

(c) Cuts

(4 Fractures

(e) Sprainslslrains

(t) Other

Total number of gastrointestinal conditions

Total number of diarrhoea cases

Number of diarrhoea cases with vomiting

Number of diarrhoea cases with fever

Number of diarrhoea cases with blood in stool

Number of diarrhoea cases with abdominal cramps

Total acute respiratory infections

STAFF GUESTS

Name Position Held

Signature Date

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MALE
EMPLOYEES

THIRD SCHEDULE (Regulation 44)

THE PUBLIC HEALTH ACT

Sanitary Facilitiesfor Employees of Tourist Establishments

MALE AND
FEMALE FEMALE
EMPLOYEES EMPLOYEES

Water Lavatory No. of

Plus I urinal for every additional I Plus I W.C. for every additional
1-60 persons 1-30 employees

1 1 L.B. for everv additional I I

1 W.C. for every additional
3 1-60 persons

I 1-60 persons

1 L.B. for every additional
1-60 employees

NOTE:

1. The minimum provision shall be for W.Cs. and L.Bs., to serve both sexes (except where
facilities are accessible only through private offices) and shall be additional to the required
minimum provision specified above.

2. Where facilities for members of the public are required, such facilities shall be additional
to and separate from facilities requirid for employees and shall be provided and maintained
in clean condition in accordance with these Regulations.

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FOURTH SCHEDULE (Regulation 47)

THE PUBLIC HEALTH ACT

Self-inspection Check-List

SUMMARY SHEET

DATE OF REPORT I
M M l W

EXPECTED
SECTION UNIT SCORE

YES NO

Personal Hygiene 1 5 1 12
Employee locker room
and Sanitaw Facilities 9 3

Receiving 1 1 1

Delivery Vehicles-
Conveyors 6 1

Dry Stores 10 4

Non Food Store 8 3

Food Preparation Critical
and Highly Critical 15 8

Food Preparation: Meats 1 12 1 3
Food Preparation: Fruits
and Vegetables 15 6

Food Preparation: Pastry 12 1

Refrigerated Storage1
Holding 18 6

Freezer Storage 9 6

Dining Room and
Sewing Area 8 6

Food Service Areas 13 2

Warewashing 16 1

Sanitary Engineering 10 4

Waste Management 19 .4

Entryways, Exits and
Exterior Surroundings 3 3

Hot Ranges and Other
Eouio. 9 4

Soecialtv Restaurants 1 6 1 1
Bars 7 1

Hotel

# OF TIMES

Signature

Position

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FOURTH SCHEDULE, contd.

THE PUBLIC HEALTH ACT

Action Sheet for Sev-Inspection Check-list

WEEK ENDING COMPILED BY

Dated this day of , 1999.

Minister of Health.

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PUBLIC HEALTH

THE PUBLIC HEALTH ACT

REGULATIONS
(under section 14)

THE PUBLIC HEALTH (HAIRDRESSERS, BEAUTY THERAPISTS,
COSMETOI~~~ISTS AND BEAUTY SALONS) REGULATIONS, 2004

(Made by the Minister on thel4lh dqv ofMa.v, 2004) L.N. MIIIZW~.

PART I. Preliminary

1. Thesc Regulations may be cited as the Public Health (Hairdressers, C'b'mn.
Beauty Therapists, Cosmetologists and Beauty Salons) Regulations, 2004.

2. In thest Regulations lntrrprclallon.

"barbershop" includes any shop, premises or property used pre-
dominantly for the business of a barber;

"beauty salon" includes any shop, premises or property used
predominantly for the business of a cosmetologist, beauty
therapist or hairdresser,

"beauty therapist" includes a person, not being a registered medical
practitioner, wsmetologist, apprentice or a trainee: who carries
on the business of massaging treating or otherwise tending the
whole or any palt of the hair, skin or limb of the human body for
the purposes of beauty or health;

"cosmetologist" includes a person, not being a trainee, who carries on
the business of applying make-up, colourjng or any substance to
the face, neck, hands or feet of any person for the purpose of
beautifymg, enhancing, or impmving the features or conditions of
the face, neck, hands or feet;

"hairdresser" includes a person, not being a trainee, who carries on the
business of cutting bimming, shaping w l o u ~ g treating,
shaving arranging braiding, curling or tending the hair of
women;

"pmmises" includes any property used for a beauty salon;

"professional training institution" includes any school, organization or
company accredited by the National Council for Technical
Vocational Education and Tmining which offers training for
beauty therapists, cosmetologists or hairdressers.

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PART n. Beauty salons
3 . 4 1 ) A person shall not operate a beauty salon unless he has a valid

licence~edbytheLocalBoardinrelationtosuchbeautysalon

(2) Any person who desires to opeme a beauty salon shall apply to
the Local Board in the form set out as Form A in the F i Schedule for a
licewe to do so.

(3) An application under paragraph (2) shall be accompanied by-
(a) the application fee specified in the Second Schedule; and
(b) two anested photographs of the applicant taken no earlier than

one month prior to the date of the application.
(4) Where a person opemes a beauty salon in which barbering takes

place, the person shall pay the fee prescribed in the W n d Schedule.

(5) Where a person operates more than one branch of a beauty salon,
an application for a licence shall be made in respect of each branch.

(6) Where there is a change in the ownership or operation of a
beauty salon the new owner or operator shall apply for a licence in
accordance with paragraph (2).

4.-(1) On receipt of an application for a licence the Local Board shall
require a Public Health Inspector or a person authorized in writing in that
behalf to cany out an inspection of the beauty salon specified in the
application to determine whether the facilities t h m n conform with public
health requirements.

(2) The Public Health Inspector or person authorized in writing in
that behalf shall furnish to the Local Baud a Cemficate of Insption in the
form set as Form H in the First Schedule in relation to the beauty salon
referred to in paragraph (1) & he is satisfied that-

there is adequate ventilation;
there is adequate and suitable lighting which complies with the
standards specified by the Local Board;
the floor is constructed in such a manner as to facilitate easy
cleaning;
the walls and ceiling are durable, clean, in good repair and with
washable surfaces which are painted;
there are adequate toilet facilities for employees and customers of
each sex which are conveniently located, accessible and in good
sanitary condition and repair,
there is an adequate supply of water,
the beauty salon is free fmm pests and vermin; and

PART 11. Beauiy Solons, contd

(h) there is adequate provision for the disposal of garbage;
(i) there is at least one hand washing station equipped with running

water, hand washing solution and disposable paper towels for
hand drying;

(j) there are adequate facilities for cleaning and sterilizing tools
(3) A certif~cate of inspection issued pursuant to paragraph (2) shall

be valid for a period of one year from the date of issue and a copy thereof
shall bc given to the applicant.

(4) Where the public health requirements are not satisfied-
(a) the Public Health Inspector or person authorized in writing in that

behalf shall nohfy the Local Board that the requirements an: not
met:

(6) the Local Board shall then notify the applicant in uliting
accordimgly; and

(c) the applicant shall within thirty days of receipt of the notice meet
the public health requirements.

5.--(I) Where the Local Board is satisfied that in relation to a beauty zzf
salon the relevant requirements have been met, it shall issue a licence to the
applicant.

(2) A licence issued under paragraph (1) shall-

(a) be in the form set out as Form B in the Fitst Schedule; ~ r m : *.
(6) be signed by the Secrelary of the Local Board; F- B.

(c) be valid for a period of twelve months from the date of issue:

(4 be non-transferable;
(e) have the photograph of the applicant affixed to it;

y) be prominently displayed in a conspicuous place inside the
premises.

6. Every penon 1icen.d to operate a beauty salon shall ensure that-
apcnrme

(a) all furnishings and fixtures in the beauty salon are maintained in b c l y ~ ~ w
a proper state of repair and are kept clean at all times;

(b) the floor, walls and ceiling of the beauty salon are maintained in a
proper state of repair and are kept clean at all times;

(c) all tools, equipment and appliances used in the beauty salon are
property cleaned and sterilized after each use by such method of
sterilization as is approved by the Medical Officer (Health);

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PART IT. Beauty Solons, contd.

(d) all products used on a customer are safe for such use, or are
recommended for such use;

(e) a clean sheet of paper, or a clean towel is placed on the back of
chair or headrest which is intended for the use of each customer.

V) a clean neckband or toivel is pladed around the neck of each
customer whilst he is sitting in the hairdresser's chair and is being
attended to by the hairdresser; a -

(g) only sterilized cotton wadding is used on each customer,
(h) proper storage facilities are provided for gowns, equipmcnt and

supplies used by the beauty therapist. cosmetologist or
hairdresser,

( i ) a trainee in his establishment is properly supenised.at all times
while attending to a customer,

u) all trainees in his beauty salon arc medically examined, and
certified by the Medical Officer (Health) for the parish in which
the beauty salon is situated;

(k) where chemicals are used they are used in well ventilated areas

PART 111. Beauty Therapists, Cosmetologists or Hairdressers

7.-41) A person shall not hold himself out to be, or perform the p z ,
functions of a beauty therapist, &smetologist or hairdresser unlcss he has a n=..tok

liocmcd.
valid licence in the form. form set out as Form D in the First Schedule issued F,,
by the Local Board. ssmdul~. Om n "

(2) An applicat~on for a l~ccnce under h s rcgulauon shaU bc in thc
form sct out as Form C in the Fim Schedulc and shall bc accompanied by- F m c

(a) a health certificate issued by the Medical Officer (Health) for the
parish in which the applicant resides and shall be dated no earlier
than two weeks prior to the date of the application;

(b) two attested photographs of the applicant taken no earlier than
one month prior to the date of the application;

(c) a certified copy of the relevant d f i c a t e or diploma granted to
the applicant by a professional training institution; and

(4 the appropriate fee,spenfied in the Second Schedule. scrmd
schamh.

8 . 4 1 ) Every person who wishes to obtain a licence under regulation 7 -"&
shall make an application for a Health Certificate at the Government Clinic a
nearest to his place of residence where he shall be medically examined or at
such other Government Clinic as the Medical Officer of Health for the parish
may direct.

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PART III. Beauq Therapists, Cosmetologists or Hairdressers, contd.

(2) An applicatiou for a Health Certificate shall be in the form set
out as Form I in the Fi Schedule and shall be accompanied by the fee ~ h n
specified in the h n d Schedule. Shddr. Fam I.

Snond
(3) A Health Certificate issued pursuant to this regulation shall be- %MAC.

(a) in the form set out as Form I in the First Schedule; and F- I.

(b) valid for a period of one year.

9.+1) A licence to operate as a trainee may be issued- ~i~~~
rn-

(a) to a person who- sr

(i) furnishes a letter from a Justice of the Peace; or

(ii) furnishes a lener from a licensed beauty therapist, cosmeto-
logist or hairdresser attesting that the person will be
employed as a trainee beauty therapis!, cosmetologist or
hairdresser, and

(iii) satimes the Local Board that he is enrolled as a student in a
professional haining institution and will complete his
training within twelve months of the granting of the licence;
and

(b) on payment of ihe fee specified in the Second Schedule;

(2) A licence issued purmant to paragraph (1) shall be-

(a) in the form ser out as Form E in the First Schedule; F- E.
(b) valid for a period of one year,

and may contain such terms and conditions as the Local Board dcems
necessary.

(3) The Local Board may, on an application made to it in writing by
a trainee, renew the licence to operate as a bainee on payment of the fee
specfied in the Second Schedule, in any case where the W e e is not

0
successful in his examinations.

10. The Local Board may issue a Licence in the f o m set out as Form D in ,"dTY
the First Schedule to a person who does not possess the relevant certificate or
diploma referred to in regulation 7(2)(c) but who satisfies the Local Board dew
that he has worked as a beauty therapist, cosmetologist or kirdresser for at 2;:
least three years prior to the enactment of these Regulations and is still so
working and who pays the fee specified in the Second Schedule.

11. Any person who works as a beauty therapist, cosmetologist or hair-
dresser shall- -

e.

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La.. io bc
liasaod

PART 111. Beauty Therapists, Cosmetologists or Hairdressers, confd.

(a) produce to the operator of the beauty salon at the date of
commencement of his employment, a valid licence issued to hi
by the Local Board;

(b) after the commencement of his employment, produce to the
operator of the beauty salon at intenals of one year or such
shorter period as may be required, a valid health ceaiticate from
the Medical Officer (Health) for the parish in which he works as
to the state of his health;

(c) be free from any wmmunicable disease;

(4 be attired in a neat manner;
(e) wear an apron of material that is washable and is worn only on

the premises;

V) cause any abrasion, cut or wound to be covered with a clean
dressing,

(g) wash his hands thoroughly before attending to each customer,

(h) use only medication in a powdered form to stop or stem a minor
flow of blood from a customer and this shall only be applied with
a disposable sterilized cotton wad.

PART IV. Renewal. ~usper&on and Revocation of Licences

12.-(1) Any person who is licensed to operate a beauty salon or to
operate as a beauty therapist, wsmetologist or hairdresser may make an
application to the Local Board for the renewal ofthat licence-

(a) in the case of a beauty salon, in the form set out as Form F in the
First Schedule;

(b) in the case of a beauty therapist, cosmetologist or hairdresser, in
the form set out as Form G in the First Schedule,

within thrrty days prior to the Qte of expiration of the licence.

(2) Every application for the renewal of a licence under paragraph
(1) shall be accompanied by the appropriate fee specified in the Second
Schedule.

(3) The provisions of-

(a) regulations 3 ,4 and 5 shall apply to the renewal of a licence to
operate a beauty salon; and

(b) regulation 7 shall apply to the renewal of a l i c e a
beauty therapist, cosmetologist or hairdresser,

as they apply to an application for a licence.

PART IV. Renewal, Suspension andRevocafion oflicences, confd.

13.+1) Where the Local Board is informed by a Public Health Inspector :Ei",
or person authorized in writing in that behalf that the holder of a Licence-

(a) has contravened any provisions of the Act or these Regulations:
or

(b) has breached any condition of his licence, the Local Board may
suspend the licence.

(2) Where the Local Board intends to suspend a licence under
paragraph (1) it shall notify the holder therwf in writing of its intention
specifying the contravention or breach, as the case may be, and the date. time
and place at which a hearing into the suspension shall bc held.

(3) The Local Board shall, after the bearing, suspend a licence: if it
is satisfied that any of the matters referred to in paragraph (1) is proved.

(4) Where the Local Board suspends a licence it shall, notlfy the
holder thereof in writing-

(a) that the holder shall immediately cease to operate as a beauty
therapist, cosmetologist or hairdresser or cease to operate the
premises as a beauty salon, as the case may be; and

(b) in the casc of a matter referred to in paragraph (])(a) or (b), the
time within which the contravention or breach shall be remedied.

(5) Where the holder of a licence remedics the breach which gave
rise to the suspension, he shall so inform the Local Board in writing and, if
the suspension was in relation to a beauty salon, the Local Board shall cause
an inspection thereof to be carried out and if satisfied that the breach has
been satisfactorily remedied, it shall withdraw the suspension.

(6) Where the Local Board has reason to believe that the holder of a
licence is suffering from mental illness or a communicable disease the Local
Board shall suspend the licence and direct the holder themf in writing to
submit to a medical examination by the Medical Omcer (Health) for the
parish within a period of one week after the date of receipt of the direction.

(7) Where on a medical examination under paragraph (6) the holder
of a licence is f o u n b

(a) to be suffering from metal illness or a communicable disease, the
provisions of regulation 8(1) shall have effect;

(6) not to be suffering from mental illness or a communicable
disease, the Local Board shall withdraw the suspension.

14.-41) A licence issued purmant to these Regulations may be revoked
if-

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PART IV. Renewal, Suspension andRevocarion of Licences, conrd

(a) subject to paragmph (9, the holder of that licence is found to be
suffering from any mental illness or a communicable disease;

(b) that licence has been suspended on three occasions in the twelve
months preceding the revocation;

(c) the Local Board has reasonable cause to believe that information
givcn by the applicant is false in a material particular;

(4 the LDcal Board has reasonable cause to believe thal the
continued operation of the beauty salon is not in the best interest
of the public.

(2) Where the Local Board has cause to revoke a licence; it shall, in
writing, notify the holder theroof and spec@-

(a) the reason for the revocation; and

( b ) the date, time and place at which a hearing into the revocation
shall be held.

(3) The Local Board shall revoke a Licence after a hearing if any of
the matters referred to in paragraph (1) is proved.

(4) Where a licence is revoked pursuant to paragraph (3), the Local
Board shall cause a notice to that effect to be a&xed in a conspicuous place
on the premises of the concerned.

(5) The Local Board may, within one week after the end of thc
period referred to in regulation 13 (6), revoke the licence of any holder
thereof who fails to submit to a medical examination as required under that
regulation

-6m
of M

15. Where a person ceases to operate a premise as a beauty salon for a
0ilirm.X
i n b c n q

period exceeding three months, the licence in relation to that beauty salon
611ar shall case to be valid after the end of that three month period.

PAUT V. General
Rcgir1CT or
rmproym.

16.+1) Every person who operates a beauty salon shall keep at the
beauty salon, a register of each person employed therein as a beauty
therapist, cosmetologist, hairdresser or aainee.

(2) Each register shall contain--

(a) in respect of a p e m referred to in paragraph (1)-

(i) his name and m n t address;

(ii) particulars of each Health Cemficate issued to him;

(iii) the number of the licence issued to him; and

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PART V . General, contd.

(b) such other information which may be prescribed by the Local
Board.

(3) Each register shall be open for inspection by the Local Board
during the opening hours of the beauty salon.

Y 17. The Secretary of the Local Board shall keep a regster oontainmg- pwBayd rrgan
(a) the name and address of each appl~cant,

the tyye of licence for which application is made;
the date of the application;
the date the application is granted or refused;
the reasons.for refusal;
the number of the licence;
the date of renewal of the licence;
the date of suspension of the licence;
the reasons for suspension;
the date of withdrawal of suspension;
the date of revocation of the licence:

(0 the reason for revocation

PART VI. Appeals

1 8 . - ( 1 ) Any person who is aggrieved by a decision of the Local Board Ezy
to grant or not to gtanl a licence, or to suspend or revoke a licence may, in @.
writing, appeal from that decision to the Minister.

(2) The Minister may-

(a) dismiss the appeal and confirm the decision or order of the Local
Board;

( b ) allow the appeal and set aside the decision or order;
(c) set aside the decision or order and in substitution therefor, make

such other decision or order as it thinks pmper.

(3) Any person who intends to appeal to the Minister pursuant to
paragraph (1) shall give notice of that intention within foulteen days of the
communication of the decision or order to the Local Board, and where notice
of appeal has been so given, the decision or order to which the appeal relates
shall, unless the Local Board otherwise orders, pending the hearing of the
appeal, not take effect until the appeal is determined

19. A Public Health Inspector or person aufhorid in writing under zm
section 20(1) of the Act may, at any time, enter premises used for the p.....
purposes of a beauty salon in order to-

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P ~ T VI. Appeals contd

(a) inspect such premises;

(b) examine any tools, equipment or appliances used or is capable of
being used by the beauty therapist, cosmetologist or hairdresser;

(c) seize and detain any product found therein which he reasonably
suspects to be hannful or injurious to any customer;

(d) inspect any licence issued by the Local Board
a

~ c n a m ~ . 20. Any person who contravenes the provision of regulations 3, 6, 7, 9,
13(4) (a) and 15, shaU be liable, on summary conviction before a Resident
Magistrate, to a fine not exceeding twenty thousand dollars.

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Fnm SCHEDULE (Regulstiau 3.4,5,7,8,9, l l and 12)

FORM A (Regulation 3 (2))

THE m c m m ACT

Application for Licence 10 operale a Beoury Solon

.- Name and address or
pmposed address of
Beauty Snl

Type o fbvsnas to be carried on at beauty salon:
....................................................................................................................
Name afoperstor of
Beauty Salm: ...................................................................................................
Telephone:.. ............. ... .............. Far No.:

........................................................................................ Number of employees:
m: ...........................

....................................................................................... Signature ofapplicam:

NB: In Ule rare of aemmpany, a c d f i e d mpy ofthe Mif ira le of lncorpmtion should
accompany Ulis application and be signed by a Director afihe mmpany.

Documents submined

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Licence NO.

FIRST SCHEDULE, contd.

FORM B

THE PUBLIC HEALTH ACI

Licence to operote oBeoury Solon

Photograph

afLiemsee

..........................................
Srgnorure ofLicensee

b c a l Bavd ofHeahh forthe parish of

hereby grant a licence to

located at .........................................................................................................
to carry on the busincss of .....................................................................................
in the parish o

This licence is granted subject to the followinglsmv, and mnditions:

( I ) This licence is valid for a period of one year from the date hereof

(2) Application for renewal may be made within thirty days b c f m the dare of expiry
hereof.

Dated this day of

Seaetary for the Local Board of Health
fathe parish of.

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THEPUBUCHE4LTH (IIAIRDRESSERS BEAUTY THERAPISTS.
COSMETOLOGISTSAND BEAU7?'SRLONS)REGUUTIO~S. 2004

FIRSI SCHEDULE, mntd.

FORM C

THE PUBLIC HEALIH ACT

Application for Licence lo operate or aBeauty Thempisf
Comerologill, Hoirdrer~er or Trainee

................................................................................... Educational ~ e a t i o n s :

Number of yeam expmm

Business addres

Date of medial exa&mlio

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

Documem submined

Licence Numb

Fee paid: ........................................................................................................
Remmmeadalion: ...... .:. ....................................................................................
....................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................

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Licence No.

FRST SmDVLE, eonld.

FORM D

THE PUBLIC HE.AI.M ACI

Licence to operate o Beaury Therapist, Cosrnetoiogur or Hairdresser

Signorurn ofLicenree

This licence is hcreby w t e d to.. ...........................................................................
.................................................................................................. to operate as a

( S W whnha beauty therapist, msmnologisr or hairdresser)

%his liccnce is gramcd subjed to the fallowing conditions-

(1) Tlis licence is valid for a period done year fmm the date hereof

(2) Appliclion far r m e d may be made within thirty days before the dale of e ~ i r y
hnmf.

~ a i e d this day of

Semetary for the laeal Board of Health
forthe parish of

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THEPUEUC HERL'TII ( H A l R D R E W , BEAUTY THERAPISTS.
CO.WFn?I*XjISTSANr) BEAUTY . W N Q REGOIATIONS. 2W4

Licence lo operoa os o noinee

This licence is hncby granted1

of

to w d a s a trainee to a licensd *b&y thempi%

cosmctologisl or hairdresser

....................................................................................................................
(Statc name of licmsed beauty thempi% cosmetologisf a hairdressn)

................................................................................................ at.
(Slate address of licenwd beauty Ulerapisf, msmdologist a hairdresser)

This licence is granted subject to the following conditions

Dated this day of

Serretary f a the Local Board of Health
far the parish oE

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FIRST S m m , conld.

FORM F

'RE PUBLIC HEALTH ACl

Appl;eotion for Renewal of Licence lo operole o Bemy Solon

........................................................................................... Name of B e a q Salon:
....................................................................................... Address of Beam Salon:..

Name of operafor of aauty Salon: .............................................................................
.......................................................................... Address of o p t o r of Beaufy Salon:

................................................................. T p of business carried m at Beauty Salon:

Numba of licence: .................................................................................................
Date licence gamed: ................................................................ . .........................
Was licence suspended? ...........................................................................................
U ye% statc reasons for and date of suspcnrion and date of withdrawal of suspension:

FOR OFFlClAL USE ONLY

-
New Licence Number

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THE PUBLIC HEALTH ACt

iipplicarion for Renewal &Licence 10 operare or a
B e a q Theropipi~l, C o ~ ~ ? ~ e l o l ~ g i s f . Hairdresser or Trainee

........................................................................................................................

l ' y p o f licence br orhid, application for renewal is now

made:

Name of Beau* Salon whne you operate as a *Beauty Thempist, Cosmdologist or
Hairdresser:

........................................................................................................................
........................................................................................ Address of Beauty Salon:

Address of licence: ...............................................................................................
.............................................................................................. Dale licence gmtcd:

........................................................................................... WGS licence suspended:
If yes. state reasons for and date of suspension and date of withdrawal af suspnsion:

........................................................................................................................
Dale ............................................ Signature ...................................................

*Cross our u,hich is innpplicablc.

FOR OFFICI& USE ONLY

Documents submitted

1 .........................

3. .....................................................................................................................
............................................................................................ Ncw Licence Number:

Fee pai

Recom

Date: ...............................
Signature of Authorized

Officer

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FIRST SCHEDULE, contd

THE PUlLIC HEALTH ACI

NO.:

,lEs istocertify that .........................................................
Name of Beauty S a l a

was inspected on the day of ..................................
duly nulhorized Public Health

?spector on behalf oflhe Medical Officer (Health) in !he parish of .......................................
and the Beauty S a l o ~ har; been found to be in .................................................................

compliance with the public hcdth rcquiremcm in the Public Health (Beauty Thmpists,
Cosrndologins and Hdi&essers) Regulations, 2004. This health cnlificate is granted subject lo
!he tmns and conditionr specified in the Schedul-

SCHEDULE

(insen tmns and conditions)

........... Date of eqiry:

Datedthis day of

..............................................................
Medical Offtca (Heallh)

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THE PUBLIC HEALTH (HAIRDRESSERS BEAUTY THERAPISTS
COSME~LOGISISANL) BEAUTY S4IDNs) KEGUIATIONS. 2W4

................................................................................................................ Nnme:
............................................................................ .............................. Address: -

.................................... ...... sex:

binsiness Admess ofEmplo

Have you ever applied for Hcahh CcRifiatim

Was application granted a. refused

............................................................................................ IrrefUsed slate reason:
...................................................... umber of last ~ e a l t h &tifieate: . .: ............

Dat Signature: ................................................

FOR OFFlCE USE ONLY

............................................................................................... Amoud of Fee Paid:
I)& of Medial Exarninalion: ...... .................
Permit GRmediRefused

Reason why Rcfus

Permit N
........................................................ ..........................

Date S i ~ t u r c
Medical Ollicer (Ilealh)

122 THEPUBUC HE4LTH (HAIRDRESSEQS, BEAUTY TIIERAPIST'
COSMETOLOGISTSAND BEA UTY SAU)SAU)VS) REGULATIONS, 2004

Health Certrjicote for Beauty Therapist. Cormelologirt ondHowdrerser
. . *

P m i t No. .................... I f you have

Boil . Cold . Cou& . Feva
Skin rash . Diarrhoea & VomiUing . I n f e d sores

Parish: .......................................... Seek Lreatmcd at your
health cemre or at your
Dodor. Rmembathesc wndilions
on be spread to other pasons.

Please kc? this card dean and in
a safe place.

FRONT BACK
Name: .......................................... Date Date Expiratory Initial

of of date
Exam Education

.................. Age: ..................... Sex:

Home Addrm:

Oecupatim: ....................................
Employer: .................................. ..
Wlsiness Address: ............................

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Licmce to operate as a
msmnolagia or a hairdresser

Renewal of l icma to oprmtc as
a cormetologist or a hairdrersa

Licmce lo operate as a beau?,
therapia

Renewal oflicence to operate as
a beaury therapist

Licence to operate as a trainee

Renewal of l icma to oprmte as a
minee

Licena to opwle premises as a
Beauty Salon

Renewal oflicencc to opaale
prmisa as a Beauty Salon

Lismce to -1e pcmisn as a
Beauty Salon in which barbing
W&er place

(Rcgulatiau 3,7.8.9,10 and 12)

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PUBLIC HEALTH

THE PUBLIC HEALTH ACT

REGULATIONS
(under section 7)

THE PUBLIC HEALTH (BARBERS AND BARBERSHOPS) REGULATIONS. 2004

e (Made by the Local Board with the approval of the Mlnrster L N 91G2W4
on the 29th day ofAugust, 2004)

PART I. Preliminary

1. These Regulations may be cited as the Public Health (Barten and *6an
Barbenhops) Regulations, 2004.

2. In these Regulations-- -.

"barber" includes a person, not being an apprentice or trainee, who
carries on the business of cutting, trimming, shaping, wlouring
treating, shaving, arranging, braiding, curling or tending the hair
on the scalp or face of men;

"barbershop" includes any shop, premises or pmperly used pre-
dominantly for the business of a barber,

"premises" includes any property used for a barbershop;

"professional training institution" includes any school, organization or
wmpany accredited by the National Council for Technical
Vocational Education and Tmining which offers training for
balben.

PART 11. Barbershops
. .

3 . 4 1 ) A person shall not operate a bartershop . d e s s he has a valid zm
licence issued by the Local Board in relation to such barbershop. -.

(2) Any person who desires to operate a bahershop shall apply to
the Local Board in the form set out as Form A in the F i Schedule for a ~ m t
licence to do so. sdwhk P a m A

v.

(3) An application umler paragraph (2) shall be accompanied by-
(a) . the application fee specified in the Second Schedule; M

sckhk
(b) two attested photographs of the applicant taken no earlier than

one month prim to the date of the application.
(4) Where a person operates a bahmhop in which bairdress'mg,

beauty therapy, or cosmetology takes place, the person, the person shall pay
the fee prescribed in the Second Schedule.

THE PUBUCHE4LTH (BARBERS AND BARBERSHOPS) REGULATIONS, 2004

PART 11. Barbershops, contd.

(5) Where a person operates more than one branch of a balbershop,
an application for a licence shall be made in respect of each branch.

(6) Where there is a change in the ownership or operation of a
barbershop the new owner or operator shall apply for a licence in accordance
with paragraph (2).

Bubmlw
to be 4 . 4 1 ) On receipt of an application for a licence the Local Board shall
w require a Public Health Inspector or a person authorized in writing in that

behalf to cany out an inspection of the barbershop specified in the
application to determine whether the facilities thereon conform with public
health requirements.

(2) The Public Health Inspector or person authorized in a?iting in
thit behalf shall furnish to the Local Board a Cemficate of Inspection in the

Fdkw form set as Form H in the F i Schedule in relation to the barbershop
F m H.

referred to in paragraph (1) if, he is satisfied that-
(a) there is adequate ventilation;

(b) there is adequate and suitable lighting which complies with the
standards specified by the Local Board;

(c) the floor is constructed in such a manner as to facilitate easy
. . cleaning;

(4 the walls and ceiling are durable, clean, in good repah and with
washable surfaces which are painted;

(e) there are adequate toilet facilities for employees and customers of
each sex which are conveniently located, accessible and in good
sanitary condition and repair,

V) there is an adequate supply of water;

( g ) the barbershop is frec from pests and vermin; and

(h) there is adequate provision for the disposal of garbage;
(i) there is at least one hand washing station equipped with running

water, hand washing solution and disposable paper towels for
hand drymg;

(j) there are adequate facilities for cleaning and sterilizing tools.

(3) A certificate of inspation issued pursuant to paragraph (2) shall
be valid for a period of one year from the date of issue and a copy thereof
shall be given to the applicant

(4) Where the public health requirements are not satisfied-

(a) the Public Health inspector or person authorized in writing in that
behalf shall notify the Local Board that the requirements are not
met;

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THE PUBLIC HEALTH (BARBERS AND BARRERSXOPS) REGULA TIONS, 2004

. "
PART 11. Barbershops, contd.

(b) the Local Board shall then no@ the applicant in writing
accordingly; and

(c) the applicant shall within thirty days of receipt of the notice meet
the public health requirements.

I ) Where the Local Board is satisfied that in relation to a barber-
shop the relevant requirements have been met, il shall issue a licence to the
applicant.

(2) A licence issued under paragraph (I) shall-

(a) be in the form set out as Form B in the First Schedule:
F", ?-2k&dr
Farm B

(b) be signed by the Secretary of the Local Board,

(c) be valid for a period of twelve months from the date of issue;

(d) be non-transferable;

(e) have the photograph of the applicant atfixed to it;

V) be prominently displayed in a conspicuous place inside the
premises.

6. Evely person licensed to operate a barbershop shall ensure that- m Of pma,
opm*

(a) all furnishings and fixtures in the barbershop are maintained in a mw
proper state of repair and are kept clean at all times;

(6) the floor, walls and ceiling of the barbashop are maintained in a
proper state of repair and are kept clean at all times;

(c) all tools, equipment and appliances used in the barbershop are
pmpedy cleaned and sterilized after each use by such method
of sterilization as is approved by the Medical Ofiicer (Health);

(d) all products used on a customer are safe for such use, or are
recommended for such use;

(e) a clean sheet of paper, or a clean towel is placed on the back of
each chair or headnsl which is intended for the use of each
customer;

V) a cl& neckband or towel is placed around the neck of each
customer whilst he is sitting in the barber's chair and is being
attended to by the barber;

(g) only sterilized cotton wadding is used on each customer,

(h) pmper storage facilities are provided for gowns, equipment and
supplies used by the barkc

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THE PliBLlCHEALTX (BARBERS AND BARBERSHOPS) REGULATIONS. 2204

PART 11. Barbershops, conrd,

(i) a trainee in his establishment is properly supervised at all times
while attending to a customer.

all trainees in his barbershop are medically emmined, and
certified by the Medical Officer (Health) for the parish in which
the barbershop is;

(k) where chemicals are used they are used in well ventilated areas. a
PART 111. Barbers

7 . 4 1 ) A person shall not hold himself out to be, or perform the
functions of a barber unless he has a valid licence in the form set out as Form
D in the First Schedule issued by the Local Board.

(2) &I application for a licence under this regulation shall be in the
form set out as Form C in the First Schedule and shall be accompanied
by-

(a) a health certificate issued by the Medical Officer (Health) for the
parish in which the applicant resides and shall be dated no earlier
than two weeks prior to the date of the application;

(6) two attested photographs of the applicant taken no earlier than
one month prior to the date of the application;

(c) a celtified oopy of the relevant certificate or diploma granted to
the applicant by a professional training institution; and

(4 the appropriate fee specified in the Second Schedule.
&-(I ) Every person who wishes to obtain a licence under regulation 7

shall make an application for a Health Certificate at the Government Clinic
nearest to his place of residence where he shall be medically examined or at
such other Government Clinic as the Medical Officer of Health for the parish
may direct.

(2) An application for a Health Certificate shall be in the form set
out as Form I in the First Schedule and shall be accompanied by the fee
specified in the Second Schedule.

(3) A Health Certificate issued pursuant to this regulation shall
be-

(a) in the form set out as Form J in the First Schedule,. and

(6) valid for a period of one year.

9.+1) A licence to operate as a aainee may be issued-
(a) to a p m n who-

(i) furnishes a letter from a Justice of the Peace; or

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THE PUBLIC HEALTH (BARBERS AND BARBERSHOPS) REGULA T I O X 2004

PART 111. Barbers, contd.

(ii) furnishes a letter from a licensed b a h r that the person will
be employed as a trainee barber; and

(iii) satisfies the Local Board that he is enrolled as a student h a
professional training institution and will complete his
mining within twelve months of the granting of the licence;
and

(6) on payment of the fee specified in the Second Schedule. s ~ m n d %m.
(2) A licence issued pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be-

(a) in the form set out as Form E in the First Schedule; F- ~ h c r m l ~ .
Form E.

( b ) valid for a period of one year,

and may contain such terms and conditions as the Local Board deems
necessary.

(3) The Local Board may, on an application made to it in writing by
a trainee, renew the licence to operate as a trainee on pa?ment of the fee
specified in the Second Schedule, in any case where the trainee is not
snccessful in his examinations.

10. The Local Board may issue a licence in the form set out as Form D in Ezy
the F i t Schedule to a person who does not possess the relevant cenificate or ;=
diploma referred to in regulation 7(2)(c) but who satisfies the Local Board *m
that he has worked as a barber for at least three years prior to the enactment zfF
of these Regulations and is still so working and who pays the fee specified in
the Second Schedule.

11. Any person who works as a barber shall- & of blmm.
a produce to the operator of the barbershop at the date of

commencement of his employment, a valid Licence issued to him
by the Local Board;

(b ) after the armmencement of his employment, produce to the
- operator at intervals of one year or such shorter period as may be

'Q
require4 a valid health cenificate from the Medical Otficer
(Health) for the parish in which he works as to the state of his
health;

(c) be free from any communicable disease;

(d) be attired in a neat manner,
(e) wear an apron of material that is washable and is worn only on

the premises;

V) cause any abrasion, cut or wound to be covered with a clean
Mi

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@) .wash his hands thoroughly before attending to each customer;

(h) use only medication in a powdered form to stop or stem a minor
flow of blood from a customer and this shall only be applied with
a disposable sterilized cotton wad.

PART IV. Renewal, Suspension andRevocation of Licences

12.-41) Any person who is licensed to operate a barbershop or to
a

operate as a barber may make an application to the Local Board for the
renewal of that licence-

(a) in the cise of a barbershop, in the form set out as Form F in the
First Schedule;

(b) in the case of a bakxr. in the form set out as Form Gin the First
Schedule,

within thirty days prior to the date of expiration of the licence.
. .,

(2) Every application for the renewal of a licence under paragraph
(1) shall be accompanied by the appropriate fee specified in the Second
Schedule.

(3) The provisions of-
(a) regulations 3 ,4 and 5 shall apply to thc renewal of a licence to

operate a barbershop; and

(6) regulation 7 shall apply to the renewal of a licence to operate as a
barber,

as they apply to an application for a liccnce.
13.-41) Where the Local Board is informed by a Public Health Inspector

or person authorized in writing in that behalf that the holder of a
licence-

(a) has contravened any provisions of the Act or these Regulations;
or

(b) has breachcd any condition of his licence.
the Local Board may suspend the licence.

(2) Where the Local Board intends to suspend a licence under
pasagapb (1) it shall notify the bolder thereof in writing of its intention

a
specifying the contravention or breach, as the case may be, and the date, time
and place at which a hearing into the fl~spension shall be held.

(3) The Local Board shall, after the hearing, suspend a licence, if it
is satisfied that any of the matlers refened to in paragraph (1) is pmved.

(4) Where the Local Board suspends a licence it shall, mtify the
holder thereof in writing-

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( a ) that the holder shall immediately cease to operate as a barber
or cease to operate the premises as a barbershop, as the case may
be; and

(b ) in the case of a matter referred to in paragraph ( I ) (a ) or (b), the
time within which the contravention or breach shall be remedied.

(5) Where the holder of a licence remedies the breach which gave
rise to the suspension, he shall so inform the Local Board in writing and, if
the suspension was in relation to a barbershop, the Local Board shall cause
an inspection thereof to be canied out and if satisfied that the breach has
been satisfactorily remedied, it shall withdraw the suspension.

(6) Where the Local Board has reason to believe that the holder of a
licence is suffering from mental illness or a communicable disease the Local
Board shall suspend the licence and ducct the holder thereof in writing
to submit to a medical e.vamination by the Medical Officer (Health) for the
parish within a period of one week afler the date of receipt of the
direction.

(7) Where on a medical examination under paragraph (6) the holder
of a licence is foun&

( a ) to be suffering from metal illness or a communicable disease, the
provisions of regulation 14(1) (a) shall have effect;

(b ) not to be suffering from mental illness or a communicable
disease, the Local Board shall withdraw the suspension

14.--(1) A licence issued pursuant to these Regulations may be revoked ,$=
if-

(a ) subject to paragraph (S), the holder of that licence is found to be
suffering from any mental illness or a communicable disease;

( b ) that licence has been suspended on three occasions in thc twelve
months preceding the revocation;

(c ) the Local Board has reasonable cause to believe that information
given by the applicant is false in a material particular,

(4 the Local Board has reasonable cause to believe that the
continued operation of the badxxshop is not in the best interest of
the public;

(2) Where the Local Board has c k to revoke a licence, it shall, in
writing, notify the holder thereof and specify--

(a) the reason for the revocation; and

(b) the date, time and place at which a hearing into the revocation
shall be held

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-PART N. Renewal, Suspension andRev0cation of Licences, conld

(3) The Local Board shall revoke a licence after a hearing if any of
the matters referred to in paragraph (1) is pmved.

(4) Where a licence is revoked pursuant to paragraph (3), the Local
Board shall cause a notice to that effect to be affixed in a conspicuous place
on the premises of the barbershop amcemed

(5) The Ldcal Board may, within one week after the end of the
period referred to in regulation 12 (6), revoke the licence of 'my holder
thereof who fails to submit to a medical examination as required under that
regulation

15. Where a person ceases to operate a premises as a barbershop for a
period exceeding three months, the licence in relation to that bahmhop shall
cease to be valid &r the end of that three month perid.

PART V. General

16.41) Every person who operates a barbershop shall keep at the
barbershop, a register of each person employed therein as a barber or trainee.

(2) Each registn shall contain--

(a) in respect of a person referred to in paragraph (1)-

(i) his name and current address;

(ii) pamculars of each Health Certificate issued to him,

(iii) the number of the licence issued to him, and

(6) such other information which may be prescribed by the Local
Board

(3) Each register shall be open for inspection by the Local Board
during the opening hours of the barbershop.

L a a l w
m b

17. The Secretary of the Local Board shall keep a register containing-
-. (a) the name and address of each applicant;

(6) the type of licence for which application is made;

(c) the date of the appIi&tion;

(d) the date the application is granted or refused;
(e) the reasons for refusal;
V) the number of the licence;
(g) the date of renewal of the licence;
(h) the date of suspension of the licence;

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PART V . General, contd

( i ) the reasons for suspension;
(i) the date of withdrawal of suspension;
(k) the date of revocation of the licence;
(I) the reason for revocation

0
1 8 . 4 1 ) Any person who is aggrieved by a decision of the Local Board

.-
to grant or not to grant a licence, or to suspend or revoke a licence may, in w
writing, appeal from that decision to the Minister. Pwcal

(2) The Mini- may-

(a) dismiss the appeal and confirm the decision or order of the Local
Board;

(b) allow the appeal and set aside the decision or order;
(c) set aside the decision or order and in substitution therefor, make

such other decision or order as it thinks pmper.

(3) Any person who intends to appeal to the Minister pursuant to
paragraph (1) shall give notice of that intention within fourteen days of the
communication of the decision or order to the Local Board, and where notice
of appeal has been so given, the decision or order to which the appeal relates
shall, unless the Local Board otherwise orders, pending the hearing of the
appeal, not take effect until the a@ is determined

19. A Public Health Inspector or person authorized in writing under zm
section 20(1) of the Act may, at any time, enter premises used for the
purposes of a barbershop in order to-

(a) inspect such premises;

(b) examine any tools, equipment or appliances used or is capable of
being used by the barber,

(c) seize and detain any product found therein which he reasonably
suspects to be harmful or injurious to any customer,

(d) inspectanylicenceissuedbytheLocalBoard

20. Any person who contravenes the provisions of regulations 3,6, 7, 9,
13(4) (a) and 15, shall be liable, on summary conviction b e f o ~ a Resident
Madstrate, to a line not exceeding twenty thousand dollars.

134 THEPUBLIC HEALTH (BARBERS AND BARBERSHOPS) REGULATIONS, 2004

FORM A (Regulation 3 (2))

~ ~ ~ ~ i c m i o n ~ r Licence lo operole o Barbershop

proposed ad& of
barbmho

Name o f -lor of
barbmhop: ...................................................................................................

................................................. Telephone:.. .................................. Fax No.:.

............................................................. Signature ofapplicm: ....................... .-
N.B.: In the case of n company. a certified copy ofthc Certificate o f lnwrporalian should

accompany this application and be s i @ d by a Digtor of the mmpany.

Doe~ments ubmined

Date of examination of barbmho

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Licence No

FIRST scfmm~, contd.

FORM B (Regulation 5 (2))

Photograph

horcby grmt a licence t

in Ute parish of .......... . . .. .... . .. . .... . .. . . .. ...... .. . .. . ... ....... . . .. ..... .. ...... . .. . .... .. . . .. .... . .. . . ..

This licence is granted subject lo tho following terms and conditions:

(I) n i s licmce is valid for a period ofone year fmmlhc date hmmt

(2) qpplication for renewal may be made within thirty days of the date of expiry
hereof

Dated this day of

a Sea- for lhe Local Board of Health far the parish a t
.>

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FIR& SCIIEDULE, conld.

F o n t C (Regulation 7(2))

1- ( E I C HEALTH ACT

Applicalion/orLicence lo operare as a Barber or Trainee Barber

0
FAucational qualification

Numb- of years e-cnce: .................................................................................
.......................................................................... Name of employer (if employed):.

Busincss addre

Amwnl of fee

Date ormedical examination

FOK OFFICIALUSE ONLY

Ihcments submined

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Licence No.

FORM I) (Reguldionr 7(l)and 10)

TIE PUBLIC HEALTH ACT

Licence lo operole o$ o Barber or Troinre Barber

Photograph

of Licensee

This licence is hereby granted to ...............................................................
to opmate as a*barbcrhraincc barber This licence is granted subject to the
following condi t ions

(1) This licence is d i d for a period ofone y w from Ihe date hereof

Application for
hereof.

-renewal may be made wilhin thirty &ys of the &Ic ofexpiry

'Strike oul which is inapplicable.

Sccre lq fa the Lnd Board of Health
for the parish of

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FmST XHEDULE, contd.

FORM E (Regulation 9(2))

'Ibis licence is hereby granted10

at . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(state address of licensed barber)

This licence is graded subjecl tothc following conditions-

Dled lhis day of

Scmetary for the l a d Bosrd of Health
for Ihe parish aE

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l?E PUBLIC HEALTH ACI

Applicanonfor Renewal ofLicence lo operare o Barbershop

Name of Bnrbcrsha

Address of Barhershap

Number of licence: ...............................................................................................
Date licence gmte

Was licence suspende

withdrawal of suspcnsio

FOROFFICIAL USE ONLY

Documents submitted

1 ..................................................................................................................
2. ..................................................................................................................
3. ............................... .. ...................................................................................

RecommenQtio

........................................................................................................................ .. D,,: ..............................................................................................
.,. Signature of Authorized

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FRST SCHEDULE, contd.

FORM G (Regulation IZ(1Xb))

TIE PUBLIC HEALTH ACT

Application for Renewof ofLicence to operote or o Borber

Name: ...............................................................................................................
Address:. .............................................................................................................

Name of Barbershop where you opnatc as a barber:

Address of avbash

Number of licenc

Was licence suspended

If yes, state reasans for and date of s u s p i o n and date of

withhwal of suspension:.. .....................................................................................

.......................................................................................................................
Date ................. . ...................... Siptl lre ...................................................

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

Documents submitled

1 .................................................................................

3. ....................................................................................................................
............................................................................................ New Licence Number:

Recommendation: .................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................

.............................................
Signature of Authorhd

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FORM H (Regulation 4(2) )

m PUBLIC HEALTH ACI

Cernjkare oflnrpecrion ofBorbershop

NO.:

by ................................................................................ a duly auth-ed Public Health
Inspenor an behalfofthe Medical Offjcer (Health) perish of

d the Barbershop has been found to be in

the Public Health (Barbers and Barbs-

shops) Regulations, 2004. This health cmificate is granted subject to the terms and conditions

specified in the Schedule

SCHEDULE

(insert t m s and conditions)

Date of expiry .........................................................................................

................................
Medical Officer (Heanh)

Dated this day of

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FIRST SCHEDULE, mnld.

FO'ORM I (Regulation 8(2) )

...................................... ex:

Name of Employee

Business Address of Employ

Have you ever applied for Health Cenificalio

If iefitsed state ieasbn

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

Amount of Fee Paid:

Date of Medical IIxamination: ...................................................................................
nit ~ranted/~cfused: .........................................................................................

............................................................................................. Reason why Refused:

.......
Date Sipnature

Medical Omeer(1lwllh)

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FIRST SCHEDW conrd.

FORM J (Regulation 8(1) )

THE PUBLIC W T H ACI

Heolth Certgicaa for Barber,

..Ifyou have

Parish: ..........................................

Plcare keep this cnrd clean and in
a safe place.

FRONT
Name: .........................................

.................. Age: ..................... Sex:
Home Address: ................................

Ocarpation: ....................................
Employer: ......................................
Busines Address: ............................

. Bail
Cold

CoWh . Fever . Shinrash
; Diarrhoea & VamiUing . Infected sores , .

Seek trcaUnmt at your
health c&e or at your
Docfor. Remembn thee oonditions
ean be spread to other persons.

BACK

Datc Date Expiratory Inilia1

of of date

E m Eduurtion

I hacby caiify that lhc abovmamcd paaon was Keep yaur appoinlmcnt at the
examined on the dater inhidized by me and hap Clinic way year. See a Health
brm g a k d a panit to work in a EWbrsbop. Worka a yaur Dodor if you are ill

.....................................................
Medical Mficcr (Health)

TXE PUBUCHE4LTX (BARBERS AND BARBERSNOPS) REGUL4TIONSS 2034

S~com SCHEDULE (Regulatims 3.7.8.9, 10 and 12)

Ftcs

licmw to -tc as a barber

Renewal of licence to +e as a barbs

Licmcc to opaate as a fraincc

Renewal oflicence to +e as a LRim

Fee for He& Cntificate

Renewal of licence to operate premises as a barbershop

Licence to a p a a i c premises as a barbershop in which
hairdressing beauty therapy or comctologytnkes
place