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Food (Sweeteners) Regulations, 2003.

Country/Territory
Sri Lanka
Document type
Regulation
Date
2004
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
The Gazette of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (Extraordinary) No. 1323/1, 12 January 2004, pp. 1A-6A.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Standards Food additives
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 April 2004.
Abstract

These Regulations, consisting of nine sections and one Schedule, regulate the use of sweeteners in food. The Regulations prohibit: the import, storage, distribution, transportation, sale, exposition or advertisement for sale any sweetener other than a permitted sweetener for use in any food; the use of any sweetener in food especially prepared for infants or young children; the use of any permitted sweetener exceeding the maximum usable dose specified in corresponding entry in Column 4 of the Schedule I. A combination of permitted sweeteners may be used subject to the requirements in clause 5(c). The Schedule lists Permitted sweeteners, food product in which permitted sweeteners may be used and Maximum usable dose.

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

Repealed by

Food (Sweeteners) Regulations, 2014.

Legislation | Sri Lanka | 2014

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Sugar, Standards, Authorization/permit, Packaging/labelling, Transport/storage, Internal trade, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX