Food and Drugs (Amendment) Decree 1999 (No. 21 of 1999). Country/Territory Nigeria Document type Legislation Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Food quality control/food safety Fraud/deceit/adulteration Geographical area Africa, Western Africa Abstract This Decree amends the Foods and Drugs Act to provide for the prohibition of sale or advertisement of food as defined in section 7 as treatment for certain diseases including AIDS. The Definition of “inspecting officer” is changed and some provisions prescribing offences amended. Full text English References - Legislation Amends Food and Drugs Act. Legislation | Nigeria | 1976 (1999) Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Fraud/deceit/adulteration, Inspection, International trade, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX