Food Control (Inspection and Investigation of food on food premises) Regulations (S.1.62, 2023).

The Food Control (Inspections and Investigations of Food at Food Premises) Regulations outline the procedures and powers of authorized officers and public analysts in inspecting and investigating food premises. These regulations apply to the handling, storage, and display of food, and define terms such as "handle," "lot," "person in charge," and "sample." Authorized officers are empowered to demand documents, question individuals, examine food and related materials, and take samples for testing. They must follow specific procedures for collecting samples, including notifying the person in charge, dividing the sample, and ensuring its integrity during transportation. Detained food must be kept secure, and if found wholesome, it can be released. Conversely, food deemed unfit for consumption can be seized and destroyed, with provisions for voluntary surrender and court-ordered condemnation. Public analysts have duties to test samples, report findings, and ensure the integrity of samples. Offenses under these regulations include obstructing officers, providing false information, and failing to comply with directives. Penalties range from fines to imprisonment, with additional penalties for corporate offenses. The regulations also include detailed forms for various procedures, such as sampling, detention, release, seizure, and condemnation of food.