Food Premises Act (S.N.L. 2013, c. F-21.1)

Subject

Food & nutrition

Keyword

Basic legislation Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Traceability/product tracing Fraud/deceit/adulteration Public health Inspection Transport/storage Internal trade Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties

Geographical area

Americas, North America

Abstract

The present Act provides for inspection and licensing of food premises. The inspection is carried out by the Environmental Health Officers. Section 3 establishes that a person shall not sell or distribute to a person any food which is unfit for human consumption. Section 5 specifies that food in a food premise and food being transported shall be prepared, manufactured, handled, cut, processed, packaged, displayed, stored, offered for sale, sold or served in a manner that prevents it from being u

Full text

English

Website

www.gov.nf.ca

References - Legislation

Repeals

Food and Drug Act (R.S.N.L. 1990, c. F-21).

Legislation | Canada | 1990 (2004) | Repealed

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Slaughtering, Packaging/labelling, Inspection, Vending, Standards, Transport/storage, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX