Public Health Regulation Changes

Effective July 1, 2018 changes will be made to several Regulations that impact public health.

Below you will find links to all of the applicable Regulations, as well as fact sheets highlighting the new regulatory requirements that have been provided by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC).

Food Premises Regulation (https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/170493)

Food Fact Sheet

Public Pools Regulation (https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/900565 )

Public Pools Fact Sheet

Recreational Camps Regulation (https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/170503 )

Recreational Camps Fact Sheet

Personal Service Settings Regulation (https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/180136 )

Personal Service Settings Fact Sheet

Rabies Immunization Regulation (https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/900567 )

If any of the above-mentioned Regulations affect a business or service you offer, Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) are available to answer questions, address concerns, and provide education to you and/or your staff on the new regulatory requirements.

The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit will continue to provide owners and operators with any new information as it is released from the MOHLTC.

If you have any questions, concerns, or would like to speak to a Public Health Inspector, please contact us:

Environmental Health Team regarding food, recreational water, and recreational camps at 519-426-6170 ext. 3245 or 3231

Infectious Disease Team regarding food at day nurseries or long-term care facilities, and personal service settings at 519-426-6170 ext. 3232