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Sindh Food Authority Act, 2016 (Sindh Act No. XIV of 2017).

Country
Type of law
Legislation
Source

Abstract
This Act, consisting of 63 sections divided into seven Chapters, provides for the safety and standards of food and for establishment of an Authority known as the Sindh Food Authority. 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 food.
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 programmes in food safety and standards; j) promote general awareness as to food safety and standards; k) levy fee for registration, licensing and other services; l) certify food for export; m) perform any other function as may be prescribed; etc.
Long title of text
An Act to provide for the safety and standards of food and for establishment of an Authority known as the Sindh Food Authority.
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on such date in the different areas of Balochistan and to the extent as Government may specify by notification in the official Gazette.
Notes
This Act repeals West Pakistan Pure Food Ordinance 1960 (VII of 1960), in its application to the Province of Sindh.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No