All Food Handlers, Including Hawkers, Still Need to Wear Masks from 29 Aug

Mask-wearing requirements will be removed for most indoor settings, but mask-wearing will still be required for all food handlers.

And no, food handlers aren’t allowed to replace masks with face shields. Here’s why.

Masks Become Optional in All Places Except Public Transport and Healthcare Settings

Masks will no longer be required in most indoor situations beginning from next Monday (29 August).

Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong stated that masks will only be required in two places: healthcare facilities, residential care homes, and ambulances, as well as indoor premises within hospitals and polyclinics.

They will also be required on public transportation, including the MRT, LRT, public buses, and indoor facilities such as bus interchanges and MRT stations.

However, masks will be optional in the airport and on private forms of transportation such as school buses, private bus services, and taxis.

SFA: Food Handlers Must Remain Masked

According to a media release by the Singapore Food Agency on 24 August, existing food sector requirements on masks will remain.

The SFA has required all food handlers to wear masks or spit guards since April 2020, and will continue to do so despite the general relaxation of mask requirements nationwide.

This is to prevent any substances like spit from contaminating food, and to ensure food safety for all. The mask-wearing requirement will apply to everyone engaged in the sale and preparation of food and drinks, including hawkers, supermarkets, food processing plants and slaughterhouses.

“SFA will not hesitate to take firm action against anyone who does not comply with the mask or spit guard-wearing requirement.”

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Face Shields Not Approved

For those who find masks and spit guards uncomfortable and prefer a face shield, you’re out of luck.

Face shields are not approved by the SFA as it isn’t considered an effective physical barrier. The large gap at the bottom of the shield could still allow food contamination, as opposed to masks and spit guards that cover the mouth and nose from the bottom-up.

If you need more information on the requirements for food handlers, you can read them here.

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