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Designated Processing Areas Act No.27 of 2018.

Country/Territory
Belize
Document type
Legislation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to repeal and replace the Export Processing Zone Act, Chapter 280 of the Substantive Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2011; to facilitate investment production of value adding of enterprises in Belize in national priority sectors; and to ensure compliance with regulations and standards; and to stimulate employment, transfer of technology and economic development; and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Subject
Livestock, Cultivated plants
Keyword
Animal health Animal production Business/industry/corporations Hygiene/sanitary procedures Internal trade International trade Processing/handling Protection of environment Plant production Plant protection
Geographical area
Americas, Central America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States
Entry into force notes
This Act is published in the Gazette on 22nd of December, 2018.
Abstract

This Act sets forth provisions on the establishment, composition and duties of the Designated Processing Areas Committee to facilitate trade and stimulate sustainable economic development, productivity, investment, employment, and production according to national standards. A company approved by the Designated Processing Areas Committee shall ensure compliance with all sanitary and phytosanitary requirements under the Belize Agricultural Health Authority Act, as well as environmental laws. The Supplies Control Act shall not apply to a Designated Processing Area in relation to the importation of raw materials for the production of goods and services that are not for sale in Belize.

Full text
English
Website
www.nationalassembly.gov.bz