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 Regulations have been amended, rescinded, or superseded, so the regulations are listed in reverse chronological order, with the most recent versions listed first.
Food establishments
| Title | Description | Category | Author | Date | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education: Resolution on Childhood Obesity Prevention in Early Child Care 6-8-17 PDF | October 11, 2018 | ||||
| Regulations Governing Food Establishments 12-11-08 PDF | March 1, 2019 | ||||
| Amendments to Regulations Governing Food Processing and Food Manufacturing Establishments 1-23-91 PDF | October 11, 2018 | ||||
| Revision of Regulations Governing Eating and Drinking and Catering Establishments 9-19-70 PDF | October 11, 2018 | ||||
| Regulations Governing the Sale of Foods and Beverages Through Vending Machines 1-23-61 PDF | October 11, 2018 | ||||
| Regulations Governing Food Processing and Food Manufacturing Establishments 2-29-60 PDF | October 11, 2018 | ||||
| Regulations Governing Food Stores 2-10-58 PDF | October 11, 2018 | ||||
| Regulations Governing Food Establishments 12-19-56 PDF | October 11, 2018 |
Meat slaughtering and handling
| Title | Description | Category | Author | Date | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regulations Governing the Slaughter, Handling, Inspection and Preparation of Meat and Meat Products 11-17-55 PDF | October 11, 2018 |
Menu labeling
| Title | Description | Category | Author | Date | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regulation Regarding Menu Labeling Requirements and Variations 2-11-10 PDF | October 11, 2018 |
Milk
| Title | Description | Category | Author | Date | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Repeal of Certain Regulations Relating to Dairy Products 12-2-13 PDF | October 11, 2018 | ||||
| Revision of Regulations Governing Milk, Milk Products and Frozen Desserts 6-26-69 PDF | October 11, 2018 | ||||
| Regulations Governing Milk Derivatives 1-23-61 PDF | October 11, 2018 | ||||
| Regulations Governing Milk, Milk Products and Frozen Desserts 2-10-59 PDF | October 11, 2018 |
Outdoor public serving of food
| Title | Description | Category | Author | Date | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regulation Concerning Outdoor Public Service of Food and Food Safety 4-5-12 PDF | October 11, 2018 | ||||
| Outdoor Public Serving of Food Safety Permit Application PDF | October 11, 2022 |
Rendering plants
| Title | Description | Category | Author | Date | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment to Regulate Governing Conduct, Operation and Maintenance of Rendering Plants 10-22-56 PDF | October 11, 2018 | ||||
| Regulations for Rendering Plants in the City of Philadelphia 5-28-53 PDF | October 11, 2018 |