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Food (Labelling and Advertising) Regulations, 2005.

Country/Territory
Sri Lanka
Document type
Regulation
Date
2005
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Packaging/labelling Standards
Geographical area
Asia, Southern Asia
Abstract

These Regulations, consisting of 15 sections and six Schedules, establish the food labelling requirements and standards as follows: no person shall sell, offer, expose or keep for sale, transport or advertise for sale, any food contained in a package or container unless such package or container is labelled in accordance. These Regulations shall not apply to packages of food if the food is of the nature, quality, quantity, origin or brand requested by the purchaser and is weighed, counted or mea

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

Implemented by

Food (Vinegar Standards) Regulations, 2007.

Legislation | Sri Lanka | 2007

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Standards, Viticulture/oenological practices, Packaging/labelling, Fruits/edible nuts, Food additives

Source: FAO, FAOLEX