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The following is meant solely to help the reader understand the main features of primary regulations governing this activity, and not meant in any way to provide a legal interpretation.

Health Act - FOOD PREMISES REGULATION:

Local Health Authorities administer the Food Premises Regulation in British Columbia. To this end, they licence, inspect, and respond to complaints regarding food facilities under their jurisdiction. Further, the local Health Authority administers the FOODSAFE education program in their region. Telephone numbers for Health Authorities may be found at BC Health Authorities.

Food Protection Services
Food Protection Services provide policy and scientific advice to the local Health Authorities. In conjunction with the Health Authorities, Food Protection Services develop guidelines and information that are used as a basis for programs administered by the Health Authorities.

Primary Contact

See the blue pages of the phone book, Health Authorities section for your local health authority information. http://www.healthservices.gov.bc.ca/socsec/index.html

Secondary Contact

Food Protection Services
Main Floor, 655 12th Ave W
Vancouver BC V5Z 4R4
Tel: 604-660-5357
Fax: 604-660-6628
Website: http://www.bccdc.org/content.php?item=16

 
 
Verified: July 2007