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Environmental Health Services Act (No. 8 of 1997).

Country/Territory
Dominica
Document type
Legislation
Date
1997
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette, 1997, pp. 61-98.
Long title
An Act to make provision for the conservation and maintenance of the environment in the interest of health generally and in relation to places frequented by the public.
Subject
Environment gen., Food & nutrition, Water
Keyword
Institution Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Hygiene/sanitary procedures Food quality control/food safety Freshwater pollution Pollution control
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

The Minister is charged with the responsibility of promoting and protecting public health and to ensure conservation and maintenance of the environment. He may delegate powers to local authorities under section 4. The Minister may establish health or environmental health districts for Dominica and establish boundaries thereof (sect. 5). An Environmental Health Board which shall advise the Minister shall be established under section 6. Section 7 sets out functions of the Chief Environmental Health Officer, whereas section 8 outlines functions of the Department of Environmental Health. Part II concerns the certification of approval of various activities listed in section 10 and the prohibition of other activities (secs.11-13). Part III sets out special powers of the Chief Environmental Health Officer. Remaining provisions deal with appeals and other proceedings, offences, penalties, and define regulation making powers of the Minister. (35 sections)

Full text
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References - Legislation

Repeals

Public Health Act, 1986 (Act No.15 of 1968).

Legislation | Dominica | 1968

Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food quality control/food safety, Inspection, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Environmental Health Services (Control of Mosquitoes) Regulations 2006 (S.R.O. No. 2 of 2007).

Legislation | Dominica | 2007

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Health Services (Rodent Control) Regulations, 2007 (S.R.O. No. 1 of 2007).

Legislation | Dominica | 2007

Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food quality control/food safety, Animal health, Pests/diseases

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Health Services (Food Hygiene) Regulations 2003 (S.R.O. No. 58 of 2003).

Legislation | Dominica | 2003

Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Vending, Authorization/permit, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Health Services (Restaurants) Regulations, 2003 (S.R.O. No. 56 of 2003).

Legislation | Dominica | 2003

Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Vending, Authorization/permit, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Health Services (Boarding and Lodging Houses) Regulations, 2003 (S.R.O. No. 59 of 2003).

Legislation | Dominica | 2003

Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Vending, Registration, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Health Services (Communicable and Notifiable Diseases) Regulations, 2003 (S.R.O. No. 57 of 2003).

Legislation | Dominica | 2003

Keyword: Beverages, Milk/dairy products, Disinfection/disinfestation, Food quality control/food safety, Public health, Risk assessment/management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Health Services (Covid-19) Regulations, 2020 (S.R.O. No. 13 of 2020).

Legislation | Dominica | 2020

Keyword: Public health, Risk assessment/management, Nutrition

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Health Services (COVID-19) Regulations, 2022 (S.R.O. No. 13 of 2022).

Legislation | Dominica | 2022

Keyword: Business/industry/corporations, Enforcement/compliance, Public health, Risk assessment/management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX