How Do We Get a Worker Canteen Hygiene Certificate Under the Factories Act 1948?

Respected sir, I am currently working as a welfare officer in the textile division. We have changed the canteen contractor in our establishment. How can we obtain the worker canteen hygiene certificate? What is the procedure to obtain it? Please suggest me.

Please clarify under which act or provision you are seeking this certificate. I don't recall any such requirements under the Factory Act.

There is no provision in the Factories Act for a hygiene certificate for canteen workers. However, your state factories rules will have provisions for the periodic medical examination of canteen workers by a certifying surgeon. Please go through it.

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Regards,
R. S. Patwardhan

There is no legal requirement as of now, but it is good to have the hygiene audit done by a third party wherein they certify. We used to get the audit done by M/s. Johnson Diversify Ltd, who are into Kitchen Wash and hygiene supplies (HLL) product.

Right, it is clear that there is no provision available in the Factories Act of 1948 for a hygiene certificate for the canteen. However, in state factories rules, some provisions are applicable/required for periodic medical examinations (Health Examination Certificate) of canteen workers by a medical officer.

Conducting an Audit for Canteen Hygiene
You can conduct an audit for canteen hygiene.

Thanks,

Regards, Alok Singh