Prohibition No Food Or Drink In This Area Sign

No Food or Drink In This Area Sign

The No Food or Drink In This Area Sign is used to clearly communicate that food and beverages are not permitted within a specific location. It is ideal for workplaces, laboratories, production facilities and hygiene-sensitive environments where contamination, safety or operational requirements prohibit eating and drinking.

No Food or Drink In This Area Sign

Where is this sign used?

This sign is commonly displayed in:

• Food production facilities
• Laboratories
• Clean rooms
• Pharmaceutical facilities
• Hospitals
• Warehouses
• Manufacturing plants
• Chemical processing areas
• Staff-only workspaces
• Hygiene-controlled environments

Why use this sign?

Using a No Food or Drink In This Area Sign helps:

• Reduce contamination risks
• Maintain workplace hygiene
• Protect products and equipment
• Improve compliance with workplace procedures
• Reinforce restricted area requirements
• Clearly communicate site rules
• Improve workplace safety

Helps comply with

• AS/NZS 1319:1994
• Food Act 2014 (where applicable)
• WorkSafe New Zealand guidance
• HACCP programmes
• Internal workplace safety procedures

FAQs

Why should food and drink be prohibited in certain areas?

Food and drinks can introduce contaminants, create hygiene issues and interfere with manufacturing or laboratory processes.

Where should this sign be installed?

Install this sign at entry points, doors, walls and notice boards leading into areas where eating and drinking are prohibited.

Is this sign different from a No Food or Drink Sign?

Yes. This version specifically identifies a designated area where the restriction applies, making it ideal for entrances and zone control.

Related Products

• No Food Sign
• No Food or Drink Sign
• No Entry Floor Sign
• Restricted Area Sign
• Authorised Personnel Only 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.

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