This page contains regulations regarding food safety and nutrition from the Department of Public Health.
This is a historical record of City of Philadelphia health regulations. Regulations have been amended, rescinded, or superseded, so the regulations are listed in reverse chronological order, with the most recent versions listed first.
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Food establishments
| Title | Description | Category | Author | Date | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education: Resolution on Childhood Obesity Prevention in Early Child Care PDF | June 8, 2017 | ||||
| Regulations Governing Food Establishments PDF | December 11, 2008 | ||||
| Amendments to Regulations Governing Food Processing and Food Manufacturing Establishments PDF | January 23, 1991 | ||||
| Revision of Regulations Governing Eating and Drinking and Catering Establishments PDF | September 19, 1970 | ||||
| Regulations Governing the Sale of Foods and Beverages Through Vending Machines PDF | January 23, 1961 | ||||
| Regulations Governing Food Processing and Food Manufacturing Establishments PDF | February 29, 1960 | ||||
| Regulations Governing Food Stores PDF | February 10, 1958 | ||||
| Regulations Governing Food Establishments PDF | December 19, 1956 |
Meat slaughtering and handling
| Title | Description | Category | Author | Date | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regulations Governing the Slaughter, Handling, Inspection and Preparation of Meat and Meat Products PDF | November 17, 1955 |
Menu labeling
| Title | Description | Category | Author | Date | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regulation Regarding Menu Labeling Requirements and Variations PDF | February 11, 2010 |
Milk
| Title | Description | Category | Author | Date | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Repeal of Certain Regulations Relating to Dairy Products PDF | December 2, 2013 | ||||
| Revision of Regulations Governing Milk, Milk Products and Frozen Desserts PDF | June 26, 1969 | ||||
| Regulations Governing Milk Derivatives PDF | January 23, 1961 | ||||
| Regulations Governing Milk, Milk Products and Frozen Desserts PDF | February 10, 1959 |
Outdoor public serving of food
| Title | Description | Category | Author | Date | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outdoor Public Serving of Food Safety Permit Application PDF | March 27, 2024 | ||||
| Regulation Concerning Outdoor Public Service of Food and Food Safety PDF | April 5, 2012 |
Rendering plants
| Title | Description | Category | Author | Date | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment to Regulate Governing Conduct, Operation and Maintenance of Rendering Plants PDF | October 22, 1956 | ||||
| Regulations for Rendering Plants in the City of Philadelphia PDF | May 28, 1953 |