Health Regulations
By way of explanation:
The responsibility for the enforcement of legislation
governing farmer's markets (the Food Premises Regulation) is
vested with local health authorities. It is their responsibility
to interpret and apply the provisions of the regulation to ensure
the protection of the food supply. To assist them in doing so, in
instances where there is a demonstrated need through provincial
experience(s), the Ministry of Health Services in consultation
with the health authorities, will develop guidelines for
particular sectors or circumstances.
These guidelines are not binding, but rather provide the health
authorities a framework from which they can assess their local
circumstances. They have however proven to be an effective tool in
enhancing consistency around the province. It must be stressed
however the health authorities are responsible for evaluating
local conditions/circumstances, and making decisions that ensure
the protection of the safety of the food supply.
To that end, prospective farm marketers should be encouraged to
contact their local Environmental Health Officer, who is best able
to explain the requirements for their local jurisdiction. This is
the best means of ensuring their application is processed as
quickly as possible.
Larry Copeland, Manager
Food Protection Programs, Ministry of Health Services
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