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Food Irradiation Regulations 2021. S.I. no. 69 of 2021.

Country/Territory
Nigeria
Document type
Regulation
Date
2021
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Federal Republic of Nigeria Official Gazette no. 143 of 2021.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Treated food HACCP Packaging/labelling Internal trade Registration Authorization/permit Radiation Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Africa, North Atlantic, Western Africa
Abstract

These Regulations of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) shall apply to foods processed by ionizing radiation that is used in conjunction with applicable hygienic codes, food standards and transportation codes, manufactured, imported, exported, distributed, advertised, sold or used in Nigeria. Treatment of foods with ionizing radiation for human and animal consumption are prohibited except special authorization is given by the Agency. The irradiation of food is justified only when it fulfills a technological need or where it serves food hygiene purposes and should not be used as a substitute for Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Only foods intended for human and animal consumption or inputs to foods listed in Schedule 1 to these regulations can be licensed for irradiation. Any person or facility that treats food with ionizing radiation shall comply with the Codes of Good Irradiation Practices (GIP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and the application of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) Principles applicable to the particular food product treated.

Full text
English
Website
www.nafdac.gov.ng

References - Legislation

Implements

National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control Act.

Legislation | Nigeria | 1993 (2004)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Institution, Inspection, International trade, Drugs, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food, Drugs and Related Products (Registration, etc.) Act.

Legislation | Nigeria | 1993 (2004)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Toxicity/poisoning, International trade, Internal trade, Registration, Inspection, Mineral water, Offences/penalties, Drugs, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Water supply, Potable water

Source: FAO, FAOLEX