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Food (Special Courts) Act, 1956 (East Pakistan Act No. X of 1956).

Country/Territory
Bangladesh
Document type
Legislation
Date
1956 (1972)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for setting up of Courts for speedy trial of offences in relation to foodstuffs.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Offences/penalties Court/tribunal
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act appoints Special Magistrates to try and punish contraventions of any notified order in respect of foodstuffs. Penalties and procedures for trial are contained in the Act.

Full text
English
Website
bdlaws.gov.bd

References - Legislation

Repealed by

Production, Storage, Transfer, Transport, Supply, Distribution and Marketing of Foodstuffs (Prevention of Harmful Activities) Act, 2023 [Act No. 21 of 2023].

Legislation | Bangladesh | 2023

Keyword: Access-to-justice, Authorization/permit, Business/industry/corporations, Court/tribunal, Enforcement/compliance, Equipment, Fraud, Food quality control/food safety, Inspection, Internal trade, Offences/penalties, Processing/handling, Toxicity/poisoning, Transport/storage, Vending, Cereals/grains/rice, Agricultural commodities

Source: FAO, FAOLEX