Public Commons

• Common Approaches for Farmers’ Markets & Special Events

Part of Food operations in parks and other public spaces

On June 15, 2006, the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care for the Province of Ontario announced amendments to the Food Premises Regulation 562 of RRO 1990. These amendments resulted in significant changes in the responsibilities and authorities of local public health units and public health inspectors and the way public health units address food safety issues at farmers’ markets and special events. ASPHIO-Common Approaches Guidelines October 2006