The City of Portsmouth is committed to supporting local climate action and transitioning to a more sustainable future. In July of 2024, the Portsmouth City Council voted to adopt a “Skip the Stuff” policy which encourages local businesses to only distribute single-use food service-ware upon request. 

A HACCP plan is required when food additives or components, such as vinegar, are used to render a food a non-time/temperature control for safety food (food not requiring refrigeration to prevent microbial growth) such as sushi rice, according to the Portsmouth Food Code Section 8-103.11 (C). The HACCP plan shall include all of the information pursuant to the Portsmouth Food Code section 8-201.14.