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Banana Export and Marketing Act 1960 (Cap. 155).

Country/Territory
Fiji
Document type
Legislation
Date
1960 (1962)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to establish a Banana Marketing Board and to provide for controlling the export of bananas from Fiji and the supply of bananas in Fiji in connection therewith.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Certification Food quality control/food safety Fruits/edible nuts Inspection Institution International trade Packaging/labelling Transport/storage
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act sets forth provisions on the establishment, constitution, functions and powers of Banana Marketing Board, and the duties and powers of the inspectors. The Minister may make regulations for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Act and in particular as regards the conditions of licensing of suppliers, the method of determining by quota the quantity of bananas for export, the standards of quality of bananas and of containers, the allocation of registered marks for suppliers, and the time and method of picking, packing and transporting bananas.

Full text
English
Website
www.agriculture.gov.fj

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Banana Export and Marketing Regulations.

Legislation | Fiji | 1960 (1964)

Keyword: Certification, Food quality control/food safety, Fruits/edible nuts, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Packaging/labelling, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX