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Cereals and Other Produce Act, 2009 (No. 19 of 2009).

Country/Territory
United Republic of Tanzania
Document type
Legislation
Date
2009
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to make provisions for the establishment of the Cereals and Other Produce Board, for promotion and development of cereals and other agricultural produce and to provide for other related matters.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Food & nutrition, Cultivated plants
Keyword
Social protection Contract farming Farming Food quality control/food safety Cereals/grains/rice International trade Authorization/permit Agricultural commodities Plant production Institution Registration
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Least Developed Countries
Entry into force notes
This Act shall come into operation on such date as the Minister may, by Statutory Instrument, appoint.
Abstract

This Act provides for the development of the growing and placing on the market of edible grains such as maize, oat, wheat, rice, millet and sorghum and other produce to be designated by the Minister and establishes the Cereals and other Produce Board of Tanzania as a body corporate. There is also established a Cereals and Other Produce Zonal Council in each agricultural zone.

Full text
English
Website
www.parliament.go.tz

References - Legislation

Amends

Food Security Act, 1991 (Act No. 10 of 1991).

Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 1991

Keyword: Food security, Institution, Policy/planning, Hazards, Basic legislation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Cereals and Other Produce Regulations, 2011.

Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 2011

Keyword: Farming, Agricultural development, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Cereals/grains/rice, Institution, International trade, Internal trade, Contract/agreement, Authorization/permit, Classification/declassification, Inspection, Agricultural commodities, Plant production, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX