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

Subject

Livestock, Food & nutrition

Keyword

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

Geographical area

Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries

Abstract

hese Regulations, made by the Minister responsible for health under section 41 of the Food and Drugs Act, prescribe rules and standards for the use of (potassium iodated) salt in food for human consumption and for use in animal feed. It also establishes the inter-sectoral National Council for the Control of Iodine Deficiency Disorders (NCCIDD) in the Ministry responsible for health. Rules also concern packaging and labelling. There shall be established at specifically designated points quality control laboratories for the examination and analysis of samples of all imported and locally produced salt. Any salt that does not meet the required iodine content or other standard required by law shall not be allowed to enter into Uganda or the Uganda market.

Full text

English

Website

library.health.go.ug

References - Legislation

Implements

Food and Drugs Act 1959 (Cap. 278).

Legislation | Uganda | 1959 (2000)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Fraud, Packaging/labelling, Toxicity/poisoning, Milk/dairy products, Inspection, International trade, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX