Legislation

Better Regulation Initiative

Proposed Regulations Public and Industry Consultation
The Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture is seeking public and industry comments on proposed amendments to the Nova Scotia Meat Inspection Regulations.
This proposed regulation is available for review and comment below:

• Inspection of Meat Plants and Meat Processing Plants [pdf]
• Questions and Answers

Guidelines

• Nova Scotia Food Retail & Food Services Code [pdf 1.43 mb]
• Guidelines for Mobile Food Service
• Guidelines for Hard Ice Cream Service
• Guidelines for Temporary events
  - Pre-opening self inspection form
• Guidelines for Public Markets

• Planning for Food Service:
  - A Guide to Opening a Food service Establishment
  - What to do when ordered to boil water
  - A Guide to Safe Food Handling for Volunteers [pdf .44 mb]
• Food Retail and Food Services Code Canada (CFIS site - 2004 pdf)
   
• Codex Alimentarius
• Permits