Is a wig considered to be an effective hair restraint?

No, according to the NC Foodservice Rules, wigs are not recognized as a form of hair restraint. The hair from a wig can just as easily get into food as hair that is naturally on one’s head. Hair is classified as a physical contaminant.

Prepared: October 2006

If you have questions, contact Dr. Angela Fraser, Associate Professor/Food Safety Education Specialist, Clemson University, Clemson, SC.

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