Food and Drugs Act (Cap. 303). Country/Territory Zambia Document type Legislation Date 1972 (2006) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Laws of the Republic of Zambia, Revised Edition 2006, Chapter 303. Long titleAn Act to protect the public against health hazards and fraud in the sale and use of food, drugs, cosmetics and medical devices; and to provide for matters incidental thereto or connected therewith. Subject Livestock, Food & nutrition Keyword Basic legislation Institution Food quality control/food safety Fraud Packaging/labelling Inspection Offences/penalties Animal health Drugs Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries Abstract The Act regulates, among other matters, the placing on the market of food, drugs including drugs for animals, and to provide for the constitution of the Food and Drugs Board. The Act consists of 34 sections divided into 5 Parts: Preliminary (I); General provisions (II); Importation and warranty (III); Administration and enforcement (IV); Legal proceedings (V). Full text English References - Legislation Implemented by Food and Drugs (Marketing of Breast Milk Substitutes) Regulations, 2006 (S.I. No. 48 of 2006). Legislation | Zambia | 2006 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Internal trade, Vending, Breastfeeding/infant food, Food additives, Packaging/labelling, Codex Alimentarius, Nutrition Source: FAO, FAOLEX Poisonous Substances in Food Regulations (Cap. 303). Legislation | Zambia | 1973 (2006) Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Toxicity/poisoning Source: FAO, FAOLEX Food and Drugs (Food in Airtight Containers) Regulations (Cap. 303). Legislation | Zambia | 1992 (2006) Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling Source: FAO, FAOLEX Food and Drugs (Warranty) Regulations (Cap. 303). Legislation | Zambia | 1972 (2006) Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Animal health, Drugs Source: FAO, FAOLEX Food and Drugs Regulations (Cap. 303). Legislation | Zambia | 1978 (2006) Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Fraud, Packaging/labelling, Inspection, Standards, Aquatic animals, Cereals/grains/rice, Coffee/cocoa/tea, Condiments/herbs/spices, Fish products, Food additives, Fruits/edible nuts, Meat, Milk/dairy products, Oils/oilseeds/fats, Special dietary uses, Vegetables/legumes, Offences/penalties, Beverages, Agricultural commodities, Animal health, Drugs Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Food Safety Act, 2019 (No. 7 of 2019). Legislation | Zambia | 2019 Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Authorization/permit, Consumer protection, Institution, Governance, Processing/handling, Inspection, Packaging/labelling, Monitoring, Public health, Fraud, Offences/penalties, Gender Source: FAO, FAOLEX