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Processed Food Act.

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Type of law
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Abstract
This Act prescribes general requirements in relation with establishments for the manufacturing or handling of food, provides for administration and enforcement for purposes of this Act and prescribes offences.
“Processed” means preheated, cooked, canned, reserved, frozen or otherwise treated. The Act prohibits the operation of food establishments that are not registered and prescribes the conditions relating to hygienic conditions of an establishment in order to be registered. the Act further provides for inspections and contains rules for the handling and packing of food.
Notes
Consolidated version of Law No. 32 of 1955 as amended last by Act No. 57 of 1968 and authorized by L.N. 480/73.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No