Food (Amendment) Act 2001, (No. A1117)

Country/Territory: Malaysia
Document type: Legislation
Date: 2001
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Long title: An Act to amend the Food Act 1983.

Subject: Food & nutrition
Keyword: Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Consumer protection Processing/handling Toxicity/poisoning Fraud/deceit/adulteration Internal trade
Geographical area: Asia, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes: The Act entered into force on 28 September 2001.

Abstract: The present Act has been enacted to lay down amendments and addenda to Food Act 1983 in matter of protection of consumers against hazards and fraud in the preparation, sale and use of foodstuffs. Several new sections are added to Food Act 1983, mainly concerning the preparation and sale of food unfit for human consumption (new section 13A), adulterated food (new section 13B) and removal of food from premises (section 13C). The Act sets forth the penalties to be applied in such cases.
Full text: English

References - Legislation

Amends

Food Act 1983 (Act 281).

Legislation | Malaysia | 1983 (2006)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Consumer protection, Processing/handling, Vending, Authorization/permit, Packaging/labelling, Inspection, Treated food, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX