Government Chemistry Laboratory Authority Act 2016 (No. 8 of 2016). Country/Territory United Republic of Tanzania Document type Legislation Date 2016 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Acts Supplement, Official Gazette No. 11 of 30 September 2016. Long titleAn Act to provide for the establishment of the Government Chemistry Laboratory Authority; to provide for its powers and functions; and to provide for matters related thereto. Subject Agricultural & rural development, Food & nutrition Keyword Research Food quality control/food safety Inspection Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Least Developed Countries Abstract This Act establishes the Government Chemistry Laboratory Authority and provides with respect to its functions, powers and administration. The authority shall be the supreme and referral laboratory of the Government of Tanzania. It shall carry out, among other things, testing of food and drugs. it shall also carry out functions under the Environmental Management Act. The Act also requires other laboratories to register with the Chief Government Chemist. Full text English