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Food and Drugs Act 1959 (Cap. 278).

Country/Territory
Uganda
Document type
Legislation
Date
1959 (2000)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Laws of Uganda.
Long title
An Act to make provision for the prevention of adulteration of food and drugs and for matters incidental thereto and connected.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Basic legislation Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Fraud Packaging/labelling Toxicity/poisoning Milk/dairy products Inspection International trade Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

This Act provides rules relative to the manufacture and placing on the market of food and drugs. It provides rules in connection with preparation and sale of injurious and adultered foods and drugs and especially with regard to labelling and provides general protection for purchasers of food and drugs. The Act also provides for the inspection of food and for the registration of food premises. Special rules are stipulated for the placing on the market of milk and dairy products.

Full text
English
Website
www.ulii.org

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Food and Drugs (Food Fortification) Regulations, 2005 (S.I. No. 2 of 2005).

Legislation | Uganda | 2005

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Nutrition, Food additives, Special dietary uses, Packaging/labelling, Inspection, Internal trade, International trade, Fraud, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food and Drugs (Control of Quality) (Iodated Salt) Regulations, 1997 (S.I. No. 59 of 1997).

Legislation | Uganda | 1997

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Condiments/herbs/spices, Packaging/labelling, International trade, Institution, Standards, Inspection, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX