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Food (Control) Act 1993 (Cap. 228).

Country/Territory
Vanuatu
Document type
Legislation
Date
1993 (2006)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Laws of the Republic of Vanuatu, Consolidated Edition of 2006.
Long title
An Act to regulate and control the manufacture, importation, sale and distribution of food and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Basic legislation Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Institution Packaging/labelling Inspection Vending Fraud Special fund Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Least Developed Countries, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
Entered into force on 28 June 1999.
Abstract

This Act makes provision for the control of manufacturing of and trade in food. Section 1 gives interpretations. Section 2 prohibits manufacture, import, sell or distribute any food listed in that section. Section 3 prescribes rules relative to labelling, advertising, etc. of foodstuffs. Section 5 prohibits the sale of food unfit for human consumption as animal food or for other purposes except with a permission of the Chief Food Authority. Wholesalers of food shall give a warranty to vendors regarding quality and nature of food supplied in accordance with section 6. Sections 7 to 11 concern administration of this Act. There shall be one Chief Food Authority and a Food Authority for each administrative area. The Minister may appoint food analysts and various types of inspectors. Sections 14 to 23 prescribe measures of enforcement. Other provisions of this Act prescribe offences and provide for legal proceedings, for the Vanuatu Nutritional Health and Food Safety Fund and for some matters of miscellaneous character.

Full text
English
Website
www.paclii.org

References - Legislation

Repeals

Food (Control) Act (Cap. 128).

Legislation | Vanuatu | 1981 (1988)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Vending

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Prohibition on Import of Beef from Europe (Cap. 228).

Legislation | Vanuatu | 2001 (2006)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Meat, International trade, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food (Control) Regulation 2007 (No. 37 of 2007).

Legislation | Vanuatu | 2007

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Packaging/labelling, Inspection, Processing/handling, Transport/storage, Standards, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food (Control) Act - Penalty Notice Regulation Order 2010 (No. 54 of 2010).

Legislation | Vanuatu | 2010

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Food (Control) (Amendment) Act (No. 27 of 2009).

Legislation | Vanuatu | 2009

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX