Personal hygiene

Food handler protective equipment

RequirementRef. FSSAI-FSE-HYG-002
In plain language

Food handlers need to be equipped with suitable aprons, gloves and headgear, wherever necessary.

Official text

“The food business shall provide to all food handlers adequate and suitable clean protective clothing, head covering, face mask, gloves and footwear.”

Source
Schedule 4, Part II · Schedule 4 Part II 10.2.1; FSE inspection checklist item 43View official source →
What to do

Provide clean aprons, head covers and gloves; check they are worn daily.

What inspectors look for

Photos of staff in protective clothing; training records

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