Drug and Food Control Authority Act, 2012 (Act No. 37). Country/Territory South Sudan Document type Legislation Date 2012 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition, Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Food quality control/food safety Institution Business/industry/corporations Processing/handling Hazards Inspection Internal trade International trade Packaging/labelling Authorization/permit Procedural matters Public health Hazardous substances Hazardous waste Protection of environment Sustainable use Waste disposal Waste management Geographical area Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, Northern Africa, Sahel Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on the date of its signature by the President (March 24, 2012). Abstract This Act, comprising 77 Articles divided into XIII Chapters, aims to establish an independent Drug and Food Control Authority in South Sudan and to provide an appropriate and effective independent regulatory mechanism to control and regulate the manufacture, supply, promotion, marketing, advertising, distribution and use of drugs, poisons, chemicals, cosmetics, medical devices and food for human or animal use. The Authority shall establish its Board which shall be entrusted with supervision of the activities and affairs of the Authority, in particular (i) advising the Government on control and regulation of Regulated Products; (ii) regulating and monitoring the use, manufacture, import, export, distribution, and sale of Regulated Products for human or animal use; (iii) enforcing standards of quality, safety, and efficacy; (iv) regulating and inspecting personnel, premises, and practices involved in product-related activities; (v) publishing, applying, and enforcing standards of professional conduct and ethics related to these products, while also regulating misuse and abuse. The Authority shall also establish a Secretariat responsible for its daily management and operations. Full text English Website mofaic.gov.ss