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Dairy Industry Act (R.S.P.E.I.1988, c. D-1).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Prince Edward Island
Document type
Legislation
Date
1988 (2009)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Milk/dairy products Authorization/permit Inspection Standards Certification Offences/penalties Food quality control/food safety
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This Act concerns the dairy industry in Prince Edward Island. The administration and enforcement of the Act are a responsibility of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, and section 3 spells out the powers and duties of inspectors and officers along with offences under the Act. Under section 4, a licence is required to engage in the business of processing or grading milk or diary products. Section 5 is dedicated to grades, standards and certification. Under section 10, the Lieutenant Governor in Council is empowered to pass all regulation necessary for the implementation of the Act, the section spells out what can be subject matter for regulation.

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.pe.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

General Regulations (P.E.I. Reg. EC735/88).

Legislation | Canada | 1988 (2004)

Keyword: Milk/dairy products, Standards, Processing/handling, Internal trade, Packaging/labelling, Authorization/permit, Royalties/fees, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX