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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