Paragraph 9

For paragraph (4) there shall be substituted the following paragraph—

“(4)

The provisions of this regulation shall not apply to relevant food in any food room which is in any catering premises and is intended for consumption on those premises if the process of service of such food is intended to be commenced—

(a)

within 2 hours of the conclusion of preparation if it is intended that the food be reheated to at least 63°C prior to the commencement of the process of service;

(b)

within 4 hours of the conclusion of preparation if the food is not to be subjected to any process of heating the purpose of which is to maintain the food at a temperature between the specified temperature and 63°C between the conclusion of preparation and the intended commencement of the process of service.”.