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Food Rules and Regulations of Bhutan, 2017.

Country/Territory
Bhutan
Document type
Regulation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Authorization/permit Internal trade International trade Packaging/labelling Inspection Genetically modified organism (GMO) Offences/penalties Transport/storage Procedural matters Processing/handling Public health Codex Alimentarius Standards Early warning system Consumer protection
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, Southern Asia
Entry into force notes
These Rules and Regulations enter into force with effect from 15 July 2017.
Abstract

In exercise of the power conferred under Chapters II and III of the Food Act of Bhutan 2005, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forests issues these Food Rules and Regulations of Bhutan 2017 to facilitate the implementation of the provisions of the Food Act of Bhutan 2005. These Rules, consisting of 109 sections divided into eight Chapters, apply to all stages of production, processing, transport, storage, distribution preparation, trade, import and export of food. It also applies to preparation, handling or storage of food for institutions and mass catering during public events. It does not apply to primary production for private domestic use or to the domestic preparation, handling or storage of food for private domestic consumption not intended for sale. These Rules and Regulations regulate all the activities related with food, such as: Labelling; Food Advertising; Labelling of Genetically modified food and ingredients; Responsible agency, Food inspector and Approved laboratories; Licensing of Food businesses and Food business operators; Requirement for Food safety licensing; Import/export of Food; Imposition of Penalties, etc.

Full text
English
Website
www.bafra.gov.bt

References - Legislation

Implements

Food Act, 2005.

Legislation | Bhutan | 2005

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Consumer protection, Institution, Internal trade, International trade, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Food Rules and Regulations of Bhutan, 2007.

Legislation | Bhutan | 2007

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Authorization/permit, Internal trade, International trade, Packaging/labelling, Inspection, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX