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Cocoa and Cocoa Products Regulations 2021. S.I. no. 60 of 2021.

Country/Territory
Nigeria
Document type
Regulation
Date
2021
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Federal Republic of Nigeria Official Gazette no. 122 of 2021.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Coffee/cocoa/tea Packaging/labelling Standards Residues Food additives Offences/penalties Beverages
Geographical area
Africa, North Atlantic, Western Africa
Abstract

These Regulations of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) prescribe quality and labelling requirements for cocoa and cocoa products and provide for the classification of cacao and cacao products. Categorization, definitions, composition and properties of cocoa products shall be as specified in Schedule A to these Regulations. Permitted additives used in cocoa products shall be as specified in Schedule B and products shall not contain contaminants in excess of the quantity specified in schedule C to these Regulations.

Full text
English
Website
www.nafdac.gov.ng

References - Legislation

Implements

National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control Act.

Legislation | Nigeria | 1993 (2004)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Institution, Inspection, International trade, Drugs, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food, Drugs and Related Products (Registration, etc.) Act.

Legislation | Nigeria | 1993 (2004)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Toxicity/poisoning, International trade, Internal trade, Registration, Inspection, Mineral water, Offences/penalties, Drugs, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Water supply, Potable water

Source: FAO, FAOLEX