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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 title
An 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
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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