The Foodborne Illness Prevention Program is in the process of reviewing and updating our statewide food safety standards. Our current standards are based upon the 1999 FDA Food Code and we plan to adopt the 2009 FDA Food Code. We anticipate that the new rules will be in effect on July 1, 2012.
Please bookmark this page and come back often for updates on the process and specific information about the changes and how they will affect food service establishments, local health departments and the dining public.
Rule Hearing information
The Oregon Health Authority, Public Health Division is proposing to adopt the 2009 US Public Health Service FDA Food Code by reference with additions and amendments. The Food Sanitation Rules are currently based upon the 1999 FDA Food Code and the food safety standards are being updated to the most current version. The 2009 FDA Food Code is the most current, science-based national standards for food safety. These proposed rules also amend the restaurant scoring system. Scores will be based on violations that have a direct connection to foodborne illness rather than all violations, such as those that relate to general facility cleanliness and sanitation.
View the
Rule Hearing Notice,
Statement of Need and Fiscal Impact, and proposed rule language for
OAR 333-012 through 157 and
OAR 333-150-0000.
2009 FDA Food Code Rule Process Key Dates
August 2010 thru April 2011 – Food Code Review Workgroup – Partnered with the Oregon Department of Agriculture, food service and retail industry groups and regulators to develop recommendations regarding the adoption of the 2009 FDA Retail Food Code.
September and October 2011 – Scoring and Inspection Report Workgroup will meet to discuss potential changes to the food service scoring system and the inspection report.
***January thru June 2012 – Training for regulators and industry will be provided on the proposed rule changes****
March 6-8, 2012 – FDA Training for regulators on 2009 Food Code-- location TBD
May 18, 2012 – Public Hearing, 800 NE Oregon St, Room 1B, Portland, OR 97232 at 1pm
July 1, 2012 – Effective Date of Rules
Oregon Food Sanitation Rules Fact Sheets for Operators
