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

Subject

Food & nutrition

Keyword

Food quality control/food safety GMO International trade Packaging/labelling Hygiene/sanitary procedures

Geographical area

Asia, 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

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