Food Act (Cap. 236).
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Type of law
Legislation
Abstract
This Act makes provision for a wide variety of matters regarding the manufacturing, importation, placing on the market and offering for sale of food and prescribes offences in relation with food. It also provides for the appointment of the Food Board, defines the functions of the Minister responsible for food for purposes of this Act and safeguards the functions of the Minister of Health in relation to food.
The Act prohibits the false or misleading labelling and advertisement of food and preparation of adulterated or injurious food. Other offences include the preparation of sub-standard food, sale of food that is not of the quality, nature or substance as demanded by the purchaser and unhygienic preparation of food. The Food Board shall be appointed by the Minister and shall advise the Minister on matters relevant to this Act. The Act sets out powers of inspection of authorized officers and the regulation-making powers of the Minister.
The Act prohibits the false or misleading labelling and advertisement of food and preparation of adulterated or injurious food. Other offences include the preparation of sub-standard food, sale of food that is not of the quality, nature or substance as demanded by the purchaser and unhygienic preparation of food. The Food Board shall be appointed by the Minister and shall advise the Minister on matters relevant to this Act. The Act sets out powers of inspection of authorized officers and the regulation-making powers of the Minister.
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Long title of text
An Act to regulate the manufacture of food, to provide for quality control, testing and certification, for food processing and preservation and for matters incidental thereto and connected therewith.
Date of text
Notes
Reprinted version of Act No. 1 of 1985 as at 31 December 2009.
Repealed
Yes
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No