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Arusha municipal Council (Environmental Protection and General Sanitation) By-laws, 1998 (G.N. No. 417 of 1998).

Country/Territory
United Republic of Tanzania
Document type
Regulation
Date
1998
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette, Subsidiary Legislation (Supplement No. 28, 10 July 1998), pp. 820-833.
Subject
Food & nutrition, Cultivated plants, Water
Keyword
Hygiene/sanitary procedures Meat Slaughtering Food quality control/food safety Plant production Pollution control Freshwater pollution
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

By-laws 3 to 5 make provision for the inspection by the Arusha Municipal Council of the Health Officer of premises and vessels in the area on environmental nuisances. The Regulations also are concerned with the protection of vegetation and the protection of food. The Health Officer may inspect food offered for sale and various requirements regarding persons serving or selling food are prescribed. Regulations 27 to 29 regulate the slaughtering of animals; animals shall be slaughtered in the Council's abattoir. The same regulations regulate the transportation of meat. Other regulations concern water pollution and the cultivation of crops.

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