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 titleAn 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 English 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