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Food (Irradiation) Regulations, 2005.

Country/Territory
Sri Lanka
Document type
Regulation
Date
2005
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
The Gazette of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (Extraordinary) No. 1420/5, 21 November 2005, pp. 1A-4A.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Treated food Hygiene/sanitary procedures Condiments/herbs/spices Food quality control/food safety
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, 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 seek: to control pathogenic microorganisms and parasites in food; to reduce post-harvest losses of food caused by insects, microorganisms and physiological processes; to meet quarantine requirements in trades; to extend marketability of food; and to ensure safe operation of food irradiation facilities. The Schedule lists Minimum and Maximum Doses of Irradiation.

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