Paragraph 2 Chill holding requirements

United Kingdom

(1)

Subject to sub-paragraph (2) and paragraph 3, any person who keeps any food —

(a)

which is likely to support the growth of pathogenic micro-organisms or the formation of toxins; and

(b)

with respect to which any commercial operation is being carried out,

at or in food premises at a temperature above 8 °C commits an offence.

(2)

Sub-paragraph (1) shall not apply in relation to any food which, as part of a mail order transaction, is being conveyed to the final consumer.

(3)

Subject to paragraph 3, no person shall supply by mail order any food which —

(a)

is likely to support the growth of pathogenic micro-organisms or the formation of toxins; and

(b)

is being or has been conveyed by post or by a private or common carrier to the final consumer,

at a temperature which has given rise to or is likely to give rise to a risk to health.