Issuing Authority
- Fire and Industrial Safety Division (FISD) of the ecozone where the establishment is located
- Applications for inspection and sanitary permit filing is mandatory before commencing operations or at the start of the year for existing establishments
Requirements for Industrial Establishments
- Must designate a Safety Officer trained and accredited per DOLE standards
- Establish a Health and Safety Committee to implement workplace health and safety policies
- Obtain Industrial Permit by meeting conditions including:
- Adequate sanitary facilities and clean water supply
- Clean and sanitary work environment and equipment
- Control or elimination of workplace hazards through proper measures
- Implementation of occupational health programs and services
- Compliance with mandatory reporting to government agencies
- Compliance with Chapter VII of the Code on Sanitation and Occupational Safety and Health Standards
- Sanitary Permit for on-site canteens
Requirements for Food Service Areas
- Sanitary Permit required for any food service establishment within ecozones
- Food service areas must comply with structural and safety standards regarding floors, walls, lighting, ventilation, and pest control
- Proper sanitation of utensils and protection from contamination
- Waste disposal per PEZA solid waste guidelines
- Food handlers require valid health certificates and must maintain clean garments
- Other requirements under Chapter III of the Code on Sanitation
- Permit processing may be delegated to canteen concessionaires via official authorization
Inspection Procedures
- Initial inspection mandatory before operation by FISD inspection officer
- Annual inspections and re-inspections conducted as needed
- Enterprises must notify PEZA of ownership, location, or operational changes requiring permit reissuance
Sanitary Permit Fees and Validity
- Fees are determined by PEZA
- Permits must be conspicuously posted in establishments
- Permit valid until December 31 of the year issued unless earlier revoked
- Renewal applications required 30 days before expiration
Enforcement and Compliance
- Non-compliance leads to issuance of notices specifying required remedial actions within a set timeframe
- Violations subject to penalties imposed by PEZA according to applicable laws and regulations
Effectivity
- Guidelines effective 15 days after publication in a newspaper of general circulation
- Remain in force until repealed by PEZA