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Food (packaging Materials and Articles) Regulations, 2010.

Country/Territory
Sri Lanka
Document type
Regulation
Date
2010
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
The Gazette of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (Extraordinary) No. 1660/30, 29 June 2010, pp. 1A-5A.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Packaging/labelling International trade Standards 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 on 1 July 2011.
Abstract

These Regulations, consisting of ten sections and three Schedules, establish Food packaging Materials and Articles. They specify requirements to be satisfied in order to perform the following activities: import, manufacture, transport, advertise for sale, expose for sale, sell, package, store, use or distribute any food packaging material or article. They regulates any food packaging material or article which under normal conditions is injurious to human health; deteriorates the organoleptic characteristics of food, or changes the nature, substance and quality of food. Every person who manufactures or imports any material or article intended to be used for the packaging of food shall ensure that display specifies: the words "FOR FOOD USE" or any relevant words or the designated symbol as indicated in Schedule I; any special condition to be observed in the use thereof; and the name and address or registered trade mark ofthe manufacturer. Every person who manufactures or imports any material or article intended to be used for the packaging of food shall be certified by the manufacturer to the effect that the raw material used in the manufacture ofthe packaging materials or articles meets the required quality or grade in compliance with international standards.

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