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Technical guide to be introduced ahead of upcoming environmental sanitation regime
A set of guidelines for high-risk premises such as pre-schools and hawker centres will be released to help owners prepare for the upcoming environmental sanitation regime which will take effect later this year, it was announced on Thursday (Mar 4). Melissa Goh reports. 2 related media assets (image or videos) available. Click to see the gallery.
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SINGAPORE: A set of guidelines for high-risk premises such as pre-schools and hawker centres will be released to help owners prepare for the upcoming environmental sanitation regime which will take effect later this year, it was announced on Thursday (Mar 4).
NEA to roll out new framework and guide to improve sanitation
4 March 2021, 8:02 am·4-min read
SINGAPORE The National Environmental Agency (NEA) will roll out the new Environment Sanitation regime from the middle of this year, starting with higher-risk premises with high footfall and immuno-vulnerable occupants.
More than 2,000 premises are expected to implement the regime by the end of the 2021 financial year (March 2022), said Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment Dr Amy Khor on Thursday (4 March) during the ministry s Committee of Supply debate in Parliament.
The regime will be rolled out progressively from July onwards, starting with higher-risk premises at preschools, schools, youth facilities, and eldercare facilities, followed by hawker centres and coffee shops.