Food Act 2022 (Act No. 12 of 2022). Country/Territory Mauritius Document type Legislation Date 2022 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Legal supplement to the Government Gazette of Mauritius No. 98 of 06 July 2022. Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Basic legislation Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Inspection Business/industry/corporations International trade Internal trade Institution Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Offences/penalties Nutrition Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States Abstract The present Act provides for the modernisation and consolidation of the laws relating to the safety and nutritional quality of food, and for matters related thereto. The document fixes provisions for, among other issues: Conditions relating to import of food; Registration of food business operator; Responsibilities of food business operator; Authorised officers; Food Microbiologist; Powers of authorised officers; Procurement of samples; Analysis and examination of samples; Remedy in respect of articles seized; Destruction or disposal of seized article; Liability for costs and expenses incurred for storage or destruction or other disposal of seized article; Food recall; Improvement notice; Prohibition order; Power of entry; Defence of due diligence; Time limit for prosecution; Presumptions; Protection from liability; Offences; and Regulations. Full text English Website mauritiusassembly.govmu.org References - Legislation Repeals Food Act 1998 (Act No. 1 of 1998). Legislation | Mauritius | 1998 Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection Source: FAO, FAOLEX