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Standards Authority Act, 1973.

Country
Type of law
Regulation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
Source


Abstract
This Act provides for the establishment of the Ghana standards Board as a corporate body. The Board shall promulgate standards and promote standardization in Ghana. Detailed functions are outlined in section 3. The Board may also make rules not inconsistent with this Decree for any or all purposes listed in section 9. Section 21 specifies offences and prescribes penalties. (26 sections)
Long title of text
An Act to provide for promulgation of standards, for ensuring high quality of goods and for related matters.
Notes
Consolidated version of the Standards Decree, 1973 (N.R.C.D. 175) as amended by the Standards (Amendment) Decree, 1979 (A.F.R.C.D. 44).The Standards Decree of 1967 (N.L.C.D. 199) is repealed.
Repealed
Yes
Serial Imprint
Official publication, 12 pp.
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No