Food (Irradiation) Regulations, 2005. Country/Territory Sri Lanka Document type Regulation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Treated food Hygiene/sanitary procedures Condiments/herbs/spices Geographical area Asia, Southern Asia Entry into force notes These Regulations enter into force 1 May 2006. Abstract These Regulations, consisting of seven Parts and one Schedule, provides for food irradiation. They establish that: every Food Irradiation Facility set up in Sri Lanka; for all irradiated foods produced locally, whether for domestic consumption or for export; and for all imported food. The main objective of these regulations is to ensure that the requirement of food irradiation is achieved without risks to human health and the environment. In the implementation of this objective these regulations 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