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Notices

- Advice for Consumers: Egg Safety
- Acme Public Notice (PDF) - August 18, 2010
- AB 1020 Pool Safety Law requires public pool and spa operators to help prevent drain entrapments by July 1 or face closure
- Press Release: Public Pools Must Meet New Safety Rules - June 23, 2010

New Information about the Trans Fat Ban and Menu Labeling

New and Updated Information for Food Facility Plan Review

- Check your plan review status online. (New plan submittal packets will be available as downloads from the website. Contact us for multiple packets)
- Effective October 1, 2008, retail food and public pool and spa plan check will only require 1 set of plans initially. 4 sets will be required for final approval.
- Plan reviewer is available Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. No appointment necessary, first come, first served.
- Pre-design consultation at the counter (not any longer than 30 minutes); arrangements for additional time and appointments may be made at the hourly rate.
- Only complete "Incidental" food facility plans may be approved over the counter by the desk duty plan reviewer.
- Translation services for plan review questions available by appointment
- Detailed contact information for members of the plan check review staff.

New Law on Sharps Disposal

As of September 1, 2008 a new law, SB1305, has prohibited the disposal of home generated sharps into any container used for private or commercial collection of solid waste, recyclable materials, or greenwaste. This includes roll-off containers used for the collection of solid waste, construction and demolition debris, greenwaste, or other recyclable materials. Our FAQ will answer your questions such as "Where can I dispose of my home generated sharps?"


 Podcast: Don't Let Food Poisoning Ruin Your Holidays
- Food Safety: Facts & Prevention

 Podcast: School Food Safety Inspections
- Questions and Answers School Food Safety Inspections

Get the answers to the most common questions about Environmental and Hazardous waste issue in Frequently Asked Questions about Environmental Health and Hazardous Materials

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