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Food (Control of Import, Labelling and Sale of Genetically Modified Foods) Regulations, 2006.

Country/Territory
Sri Lanka
Document type
Regulation
Date
2006
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
The Gazette of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (Extraordinary) No. 1456/22, 3 August 2006, pp. 1A-4A.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Genetically modified organism (GMO) International trade Packaging/labelling Hygiene/sanitary procedures
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Entry into force notes
These Regulations enter into force on 1 January 2007.
Abstract

These Regulations establish the following provisions: no person shall, import, store, transport, distribute, sell or offer for sale any genetically modified organism as food for human consumption; any food containing or consisting of genetically modified organisms; any food produced from or containing ingredients produced from genetically modified organisms; without the approval of the Chief Food Authority. Any food or ingredients used in the preparation of food as is referred to in regulation 2, shall not: be injurious to the health of the consumer; differ nutritionally to the disadvantage of the consumer as opposed to the nutritional value of food or food ingredients consumed normally by such consumer.

Full text
English
Website
www.documents.gov.lk

References - Legislation

Implements

Food Act No. 26 of 1980.

Legislation | Sri Lanka | 1980

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Institution, Non-governmental entity, Fraud, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX