Food and Drink Prohibited Sign

The Food and Drink Prohibited Sign is used to clearly instruct workers, contractors and visitors that eating and drinking are not permitted in designated areas. It provides an immediate visual reminder that food and beverages are prohibited to help maintain hygiene, prevent contamination and support workplace safety.

This sign is commonly installed in laboratories, food processing facilities, pharmaceutical manufacturing plants, cleanrooms, production areas, warehouses, chemical storage areas and other workplaces where eating or drinking could introduce contamination or create safety risks.

Displaying a Food and Drink Prohibited Sign helps reinforce workplace hygiene procedures, supports health and safety compliance, and reminds everyone entering the area that food and drink must not be consumed.

Suitable for workplaces throughout New Zealand, this sign provides a clear prohibition message that helps maintain safe and hygienic working environments.

Where Should a Food and Drink Prohibited Sign Be Used?

Common locations include:

• Food manufacturing facilities
• Food preparation areas
• Commercial kitchens
• Laboratories
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Cleanrooms
• Chemical storage areas
• Production facilities
• Warehouses
• Quality control laboratories
• Industrial processing plants

By clearly identifying areas where eating and drinking are prohibited, this sign helps maintain hygiene standards and reduces contamination risks.

Why Use a Food and Drink Prohibited Sign?

Benefits include:

• Helps prevent product contamination
• Supports workplace hygiene procedures
• Reinforces health and safety requirements
• Reduces contamination risks
• Provides clear visual instructions
• Suitable for indoor and outdoor use
• Improves workplace awareness

FAQ

Why are food and drinks prohibited in some workplaces?

Eating and drinking can introduce contaminants, compromise hygiene standards or expose workers to hazardous substances. Clear signage helps maintain safe working conditions and product quality.

Where should this sign be installed?

Install the sign at entrances to laboratories, food production areas, cleanrooms, chemical handling areas and any workplace where food and drink are not permitted.

Is this sign suitable for food processing facilities?

Yes. This sign is commonly used in food manufacturing and processing environments to remind staff and visitors that eating and drinking are prohibited in designated production areas.

What mounting options are available?

Available as:

• Laminated vinyl sticker
• Corflute sign
• PVC sign
• ACM (Aluminium Composite Material) sign

Looking for additional access control signage? View our range of No Entry Signs, Restricted Area Signs and Prohibition Signs for workplaces throughout New Zealand.

Not sure if this is the right sign for your workplace or facility? Read our guide “Prohibition Signs in the Workplace: What They Mean and Why They Matter” to learn about prohibition symbols, compliance requirements and when different prohibition signs should be used.

Not sure if you’ve got all the safety signage you need?
Download our Free Safety Signage Checklist to make sure your workplace complies with New Zealand safety standards — it’s a quick and easy way to identify missing signs and stay compliant for further information check out 5 Workplace Signs Every Office Needs (And Why They Matter).

For further information go to the Worksafe website https://www.worksafe.govt.nz/topic-and-industry/hazardous-substances/managing/hazardous-substances-signs/

NZS/AS 1319:1994 advocates simplicity and clarity in safety signage. To be effective, they should be easy to read and interpret at a glance.

The Standard is about the use of legible text and appropriate, simple symbols.

By simplifying the message, it reduces the risk of misinterpretation, which increases the chances of the sign’s warning or instruction being followed.

Enhancing the signs visibility through placement and colour

Placement and visibility will play a crucial role in the efficiency of safety signs.

The standard states that signs must be positioned near the hazard they are warning about, which ensures that the safety message is relevant. Also it advocates the use of contrasting colours for the background and lettering. This attention to the colour scheme will increase visibility and readability from a reasonable distance, which ensures the message is accessible.

The mission of Hazard Signs NZ is to provide quality-made safety signs to all of New Zealand and Australia. Our great prices and convenient online ordering platform make us a preferred supplier to many NZ businesses. All our signs are designed and manufactured in Invercargill to meet the workplace health and safety needs of all businesses and industries in New Zealand.

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