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Food (Control of Quality)(Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes and Designated Products) Regulations 1994 (G.N. No. 256 of 1994).

Country/Territory
United Republic of Tanzania
Document type
Regulation
Date
1994
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette, No. 25 of 1 July 1994, Subsidiary Legislation Supplement, pp. 587-605.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Breastfeeding/infant food Food quality control/food safety Packaging/labelling Food additives Standards International trade Authorization/permit Nutrition
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

These Regulations shall apply to all areas to which the Food (Control of Quality) Act, 1978 applies and shall affect marketing of all breast-milk substitutes and designated products whether locally made or imported. They shall apply to their quality, availability, and information regarding their use (reg. 2). Designated products means: (a) infant formula; (b) follow up formula;(c) any other products marketed or otherwhise commonly used for feeding of infants;(d) any product to be fed by use of a feeding bottle; (e) natural or industrially made beverages, milks or foods intended for the use by infants or young children; (f) feeding bottles, teats and pacifiers; (g) other products as may be specified by the Minister by Notice in the Official Gazette (reg. 3). The 20 regulations are divided into 5 Parts: Preliminary (I); Education and Health Care Facilities (II); Health Workers Manufacturers and Distributors (III); Infant Formula (IV); Licences, Import Permits, Offences and Penalties (V).

Full text
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References - Legislation

Implements

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