Factories Act, 1974 (No. 3 of 1974). Country/Territory Sierra Leone Document type Legislation Date 1974 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleBeing an Act to Consolidate and Amend the Law Relating to Factories. Subject Agricultural & rural development, Food & nutrition Keyword Agricultural development Hygiene/sanitary procedures Inspection Offences/penalties Food quality control/food safety Geographical area Africa, Least Developed Countries, North Atlantic, Western Africa Abstract This Act provides rules with respect to factories. Save as in this Act otherwise expressly provided, its provisions shall apply only to factories, as defined by this Act, but shall except where the contrary intention appears, apply to all such factories. Factories shall be registered. The Act provides rules for cleanliness and protection of health in factories. The Act also provides for inspections and prescribes offences. Full text English Website www.sierralii.org