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Goods Ordinance.

Country/Territory
Curaçao
Document type
Legislation
Date
1997
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
State Ordinance containing rules on goods.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Food & nutrition
Keyword
Agricultural commodities Food quality control/food safety Institution International trade Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean
Abstract

This Ordinance concerns the manufacture and distribution of goods, and in particular food and beverages. It empowers the Minister of Public Health and the Environment make rules regarding manufacture (international) trade in, composition, quality, packaging, labeling of etc. foodstuffs and establish the Advisory Commission on goods. The Ordinance prohibits the manufacture of food items without an authorization. The Ordinance introduces various restrictions and prohibitions regarding the manufacture and placing on the market of food. Generally, it shall be prohibited to manufacture or distribute good that can harm public health or the environment or are adulterated.

Full text
Dutch

References - Legislation

Implemented by

State Decree on the Quality of Potable Water.

Legislation | Curaçao | 2006

Keyword: Water supply, Potable water, Inspection, Authorization/permit, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

State Ordinance on Potable Water Supply.

Legislation | Curaçao | 2006

Keyword: Water supply, Waterworks, Institution, Governance, Inspection, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX