Food (Amendment) Act 2004 (No. 24 of 2004). Country/Territory Mauritius Document type Legislation Date 2004 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to amend the Food Act. Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Offences/penalties Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States Abstract This Act amends section 4 of the Food Act 1998 by inserting immediately after the subsection (1) as renumbered, a new subsection granting powers to an authorized officer, in addition to the powers provided for under sub-section (1) of section 4, to conduct an enquiry, to swear an information and to conduct a prosecution before a Magistrate, in respect of any offence under the Food Act 1998 Act or any Regulations made under it. Full text English Website supremecourt.intnet.mu References - Legislation Amends 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