Prohibition No Eating or Drinking Sign

No Eating or Drinking Sign – Prohibition Sign

Clearly identify areas where food and drinks are not permitted with a No Eating or Drinking Sign. Featuring recognised prohibition imagery, this sign provides a clear visual instruction for staff, visitors and contractors before they enter a restricted or controlled area.

Suitable for food production facilities, laboratories, manufacturing sites, warehouses, clean areas and other controlled workplaces, the sign helps reinforce site rules and communicate where eating and drinking are prohibited.

The bold red, black and white design provides strong visibility and can be quickly understood at a glance.

Where Are No Eating or Drinking Signs Commonly Used?

No Eating or Drinking Signs are commonly installed in:

• Food production and processing areas
• Packing and preparation areas
• Laboratories and testing facilities
• Manufacturing environments
• Warehouses and storage zones
• Chemical handling areas
• Clean or contamination-controlled spaces
• Restricted workplace areas

Position the sign at entrances, doorways or access points where it can be clearly seen before a person enters the controlled area.

Clear Food and Drink Prohibition Signage

A No Eating or Drinking Sign combines two common workplace restrictions into one clear instruction. This can be particularly useful where both food and beverages need to be kept out of production, hygiene-sensitive or controlled environments.

The recognised red prohibition symbol provides an immediate visual warning, while the NO EATING OR DRINKING wording reinforces the restriction for staff, visitors and contractors.

For other restricted activities and access requirements, browse our Prohibition Signs range.

Durable Material Options

Depending on the selected product options, this sign is suitable for a range of indoor and outdoor applications.

Available material choices may include:

• Self-adhesive vinyl for smooth surfaces
• PVC for lightweight rigid signage
• Corflute for temporary applications
• ACM for durable outdoor installation

Choose the size and material option that best suits the installation location and required viewing distance.

7. FAQ

Why should I install a No Eating or Drinking Sign?
A No Eating or Drinking Sign clearly communicates that both food consumption and drinking are prohibited in a designated area. It can help reinforce workplace rules, hygiene procedures, contamination controls and site requirements.

Where should a No Eating or Drinking Sign be installed?
Install the sign at entrances, doorways, access points or directly within areas where food and drinks are prohibited. Position it where staff, visitors and contractors can see the restriction before entering the controlled area.

Is a No Eating or Drinking Sign suitable for food production areas?
Yes. These signs can be used to identify production, processing, packing, storage or other controlled areas where personal food and drinks are restricted under site hygiene procedures. The sign should support the organisation’s own food safety and workplace controls.

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.

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