In the spirit of promoting a safe and healthy environment at the Natural Products Expo it is the responsibility of each exhibitor to abide by the Food Safety Rules & Regulations when sampling any type of food, beverage or product for consumption.

If you are conducting open sampling in your booth you are required to perform the following to avoid the potential of food contamination in avoidance of any food poisoning.

1. The serving and sampling of food/snack/novelty products are permitted only when the product is the brand name of the manufacturing exhibitor or distributed by the exhibitor. If an exhibitor is sampling items not produced by the exhibitor these items must be purchase from the exclusive caterer of the convention center.
   1. Bite Size food samples are four (4) ounces or less.
   2. Non-Alcoholic beverages are limited to a maximum of eight (8) ounces or less.
   3. All food must be dispensed in single service quantities. Samples must be served in single portions using such items as napkins, a single service cup or tooth pick.
   4. Full sized product samples will be permitted if the product is given out in the manufacturer sealed original packaging.
2. All booth workers must wash their hands before handling food or beverage, single service items, or utensils. Utensils or gloves must be used when handling food or beverage. Avoid bare hand contact.
   1. Do not eat or drink while handling food or beverage.
   2. All food & beverage must be protected from contamination.
   3. All exhibitors must have a Hand Washing Kit in their booth.
3. No food, food containers, ice, utensils, napkins, straws or single service materials may be stored directly on the floor. Personal items such as purses, coats, etc. must not be in the food service area of the booth.
4. Potentially hazardous food must always be maintained at below 41 F or above 135 F including storage, transportation and service. Proper equipment to maintain food temperatures must be provided by the exhibitor and can be rented from the official show contractor. This includes mechanical refrigeration and/or hot holding units on-site. Food that does not meet these requirements may not be served.
5. Dishwashing stations are located in each area and are equipped with both hot and cold water. The water provided is non-potable.
6. All open food & beverage must always be protected from contamination.
7. Sneeze guards and/or plastic food coverings are required to protect open food products from contamination, such as insects or dirt.
   1. Sneeze guards and food covers can be ordered from any restaurant supply store or by googling “Sneeze Guards” or “plastic food coverings”.

Handwashing Kit - Hot Water Refill Stations Locations:

• Level 100
• Level 300 - Camden Terrace
• Level 300 - Hot Products
• Level 400

• https://www.webstaurantstore.com/
• https://www.katom.com/
• Home Depot
• Amazon