FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Food handlers must use a cover or an effective hair restraint to protect the food, preparation surfaces, and clean equipment from contamination. In addition, the food handler’s hair must be neatly kept and tied back.

Detailed explanation-2: -(a) All food employees must restrain their hair by any effective means to keep the hair from contaminating exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. (b) All food handlers must wear a hairnet if their hair is longer than the collar.

Detailed explanation-3: -It is good practice for staff to have clean hair and to keep it tied back and / or wear a suitable head covering, e.g. hat or hairnet, especially when handling unwrapped food. If hair is not tied back or covered, it is more likely to fall into food and staff are more likely to touch their hair.