Food (Temperature Control) Regulations, 2021 (S.I. 31 of 2021).

These Regulations are made by the Minister responsible for health in exercise of the powers conferred by section 38 of the Food Act, 2004. They apply to food business operators as defined under the Act. A food business operator shall not sell or keep food which needs to be kept chilled at temperatures above 5 degrees Celsius or at any temperature which is likely to support the growth of pathogenic microorganisms or the formation of toxins. The authorised officers shall exercise their powers under section 20 of the Act in case of any contravention by a food business operator. Regulations are made in respect of recommended temperature for food kept for sale, cooling of food, frozen food and transportation of frozen food. The penalty for contravention of these Regulations is laid down.