Food (Control of Quality) Act, 1978 (Amendment). Country/Territory United Republic of Tanzania Document type Legislation Date 1995 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official publication, pp. 113-131. Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Least Developed Countries Abstract The amendment of section 37 of the principal Act concerns powers of an authorized officer with respect to food, whether seized or not, which appears to such officer unfit for human consumption. Food may now be destroyed or disposed of at the expense of the owner. Full text English References - Legislation Amends Food (Control of Quality) Act, 1978 (Act No. 10 of 1978). Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 1978 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Fraud, Institution, Processing/handling, Authorization/permit, Packaging/labelling, Inspection, International trade, Milk/dairy products, Meat, Vending Source: FAO, FAOLEX