Balochistan Food Authority Act, 2014 (Act No. VI of 2014).

This Act, consisting of 59 sections divided into seven Chapters, provides for the establishment of the Balochistan Food Authority as a body corporate, having perpetual succession and a common seal, with power to enter into contract, acquire, possess or dispose of property, and may, by its name, sue or is sued. It establishes composition, duties and responsibilities of the above mentioned Authority, entitled to regulate and monitor the food business in order to ensure provision of safe foodstuff.
In particular, the Food Authority may perform the following activities: a) formulate standards, procedures, processes and guidelines in relation to any aspect of food including food business, food labelling, food additive and specify appropriate enforcement systems; b) specify procedures and guidelines for setting up and accreditation of food laboratories; c) formulate method of sampling, analysis of samples and reporting of results; d) specify licensing, prohibition orders, recall procedures, improvement notices or prosecution; e) determine terms and conditions of service of its employees; f) provide scientific advice and technical support to the Government in matters relating to food; g) collect and analyze relevant scientific and technical data relating to food; h) establish a system of network of food operators and consumers to facilitate food safety and quality control; i) organize training programs in food safety and standards; j) promote general awareness as to food safety and standards; k) levy fee for registration, licensing and other services with prior approval of the Government; l) certify food for export; m) perform any other prescribed function; et