Food Rules and Regulations of Bhutan, 2007.
Country
Type of law
Regulation
Abstract
These Rules and Regulations aim at preventing the introduction and spread of feed-borne hazards into food for human consumption by properly managing and controlling the production, processing, transport, storage, distribution, preparation, trade, import and export of food.
The Rules and Regulations stipulate that the National Food Quality and Safety Commission, the Bhutan Agriculture and Food Regulatory Authority and the National CODEX Committee shall function in accordance with provisions set out in the Act.
In addition, the Rules and Regulations define hygienic minimum requirements for food businesses and requirements and procedures for the licensing of food businesses and their operators, and of food handlers.
The Rules and Regulations further provide for: the labelling and advertising of food; minimum qualifications of food inspectors; requirements for the commercial importation and exportation of food; offences and penalties; etc.
The Rules and Regulations stipulate that the National Food Quality and Safety Commission, the Bhutan Agriculture and Food Regulatory Authority and the National CODEX Committee shall function in accordance with provisions set out in the Act.
In addition, the Rules and Regulations define hygienic minimum requirements for food businesses and requirements and procedures for the licensing of food businesses and their operators, and of food handlers.
The Rules and Regulations further provide for: the labelling and advertising of food; minimum qualifications of food inspectors; requirements for the commercial importation and exportation of food; offences and penalties; etc.
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Date of text
Entry into force notes
These Rules and Regulations enter into force on the date specified in the notification of enforcement issued by the Minister of Agriculture.
Notes
These Rules and Regulations repeal the BAFRA Food Safety Regulations, 2005.
Repealed
Yes
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Implements
Repealed by