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Exportation of Fresh Produce Act, 1998 (Act No. 28 of 1998).

Country/Territory
Grenada
Document type
Legislation
Date
1998
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official publication, pp. 531-540.
Long title
An Act to provide for the exportation of fresh produce and for matters connected therewith.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Vegetables/legumes Fruits/edible nuts International trade Authorization/permit Certification Inspection Food quality control/food safety
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Entry into force notes
Entry into force on such date as the Governor may appoint by Proclamation.
Abstract

No person shall export fresh produce unless that person has obtained a license under sections 3 to 6. "Fresh produce" means any fruit, nut, vegetable, root, crop, flowers, plant or plant material declared by the Minister by Order to be fresh produce" (sect. 2). The second part of the Act concerns packing and inspection of fresh produce. On being satisfied that a produce contained in any package is fit for export the inspector appointed under the Standards Act shall issue a certificate showing that the fresh produce has passed inspection (sect. 10). (21 sections)

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