Regulation of 1978 on the registration of canned and prepared food.

The aim of this Regulation is to regulate prepared and canned food. This Regulation is composed of 17 articles and 1 Annex. Articles 1 and 2 deal with terms and definitions. Article 3 prohibits the distribution and importation of unregistered canned and prepared food. Article 3 specifies the food excluded from the provisions of this Regulation. Articles 4-12 provide for the following: (a) establishment of the Registration Committee; (b) competencies of the Committee; (c) registration’s application; (d) requirements and conditions for the registration; (e) issuance of registration certificates; (f) food register; (g) revocation or rejection of registration; and (i) appeals. Article 13 concerns with the importation of food additives. Article 16 contains offences and penalties. Annex I contains the list of allowed food additives.