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

Country/Territory
Pakistan
Territorial subdivision
Balochistan
Document type
Legislation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the safety and standards of food and for establishment of Balochistan Food Authority.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Basic legislation Institution Authorization/permit Hygiene/sanitary procedures Packaging/labelling Toxicity/poisoning Food additives Processing/handling Special fund Standards Offences/penalties Residues Monitoring Food quality control/food safety
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
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.
Abstract

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.

Full text
English
Website
pabalochistan.gov.pk

References - Legislation

Amended by

Balochistan Food Authority (Amendment) Act, 2021.

Legislation | Pakistan | 2021

Keyword: Institution, Authorization/permit, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Offences/penalties, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX