Export (Desiccated Coconut) Regulation 1956.

This Regulation provides for the control of exportation of desiccated coconut and related issues such as registration of trade brands. It does not apply to or in relation to desiccated coconut that is not intended for human consumption; and that is exported in packages clearly marked as such. The exportation of desiccated coconut is prohibited unless: (a) the Director of Public Health is satisfied that the desiccated coconut has been processed and packed in a factory registered under article 9; (b) the exporter has obtained an export permit in accordance with this Regulation in respect of the desiccated coconut; (c) the approved for export stamp has been applied to the container of the desiccated coconut; and (d) the provisions of this Regulation and of the Food Sanitation Act 1991 and the regulations made under that Act, have been complied with. Articles 6 and 7 set out requirements and nature of trade description. The Director shall only register a factory is he or she is satisfied that the premises is constructed, equipped and operated in an efficient and hygienic manner, and is in conformity with this Regulation. Article 13 prescribes standards for desiccated coconut. The Director may register a brand as a brand that may be included in the trade description of any desiccated coconut and shall keep a register of brands.