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Food (Additives - General) Regulations, 2019.

Country/Territory
Sri Lanka
Document type
Regulation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Food additives Authorization/permit Internal trade International trade Transport/storage Codex Alimentarius Packaging/labelling
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Entry into force notes
These Regulations enter into force on 1 January 2020.
Abstract

These Regulations, made by the Minister of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine, in terms of Section 32 of the Food Act, No. 26 of 1980, regulate food additives. In particular, they establish that no person shall import, manufacture, offer for sale, advertise for sale or sell, transport, distribute, store or introduce into or on any food, any food additives other than the following: a) food additives which are covered by regulations specified in the Schedule I ; and b) classes of food additives used for technological functions that are specified in the Schedule II and covered by the list and limits for the substances published in the General Standard for Food Additives (GSFA) of the Codex Alimentarius Commission, unless regulated by food additives specified in product standards established under the Food Act. A new food additive, if permitted by Codex Alimentarius Commission may be allowed by the Chief Food Authority on the recommendation of the Food Advisory Committee. No person shall introduce into or on any food, any food additive in such a manner as to conceal or damage, or make any inferiority in the quality of that food. The Regulations also regulate packaging and labelling requirements. In case of flavouring substances, it shall be sufficient to state the common name of such substance and the specific type of flavour.

Full text
Sinhala/English
Website
eohfs.health.gov.lk

References - Legislation

Implements

Food Act No. 26 of 1980.

Legislation | Sri Lanka | 1980

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Institution, Non-governmental entity, Fraud, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amends

Food (Colouring Substances) Regulations, 2006.

Legislation | Sri Lanka | 2006

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, International trade, Processing/handling, Transport/storage, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food (Antioxidants) Regulations, 2009.

Legislation | Sri Lanka | 2009

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX