Food (Bottled or Packaged Water) Regulations, 2005.

Subject

Food & nutrition

Keyword

Food quality control/food safety Processing/handling Hygiene/sanitary procedures Packaging/labelling Transport/storage Potable water Certification Registration

Geographical area

Asia, Southern Asia

Entry into force notes

These Regulations enter into force on the expiry of a period of six months from the date on which these regulations are published in the Gazette.

Abstract

These Regulations, consisting of four Parts and three Schedules, provide for bottled or packaged natural mineral water and bottled or packaged drinking water. The Regulations specify the following provisions: no person shall bottle or packaged Natural Mineral Water or Drinking Water; or import and distribute bottled or packaged Natural Mineral Water or Drinking Water without obtaining a Certificate of Registration in that behalf from the Chief Food Authority. In addition, they specify requiremen

Full text

English

Website

www.documents.gov.lk

References - Legislation

Implements

Food Act 1980 (No. 26 of 1980).

Legislation | Sri Lanka | 1980

Keyword: Basic legislation, Packaging/labelling, Institution, Non-governmental entity, Fraud/deceit/adulteration, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX