Food Control Law of 2003. Country/Territory Jordan Document type Legislation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Authorization/permit Food additives Food quality control/food safety Fraud/deceit/adulteration Hygiene/sanitary procedures Inspection Institution International trade Offences/penalties Royalties/fees Standards Geographical area Western Asia Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Law is composed of 31 articles. Articles 1 and 2 deal with terms and definitions. Article 3 trusts the General Institution for Food and Medicines to the control and sanitary supervision on food. Article 4 illustrates the competencies and duties of the General Institution for Food and Medicines. Article 5 decrees the establishment of the High Committee for Food Control at the General Institution for Food and Medicines formed from specialists and experts. Article 7 defines competencies and du Full text Arabic