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Health Services Act (Act No. 38 of 1969).

Country/Territory
Barbados
Document type
Legislation
Date
1969 (1998)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Laws of Barbados, 22 pp.
Long title
An Act relating to the promotion and preservation of the health of the inhabitants of Barbados.
Subject
Food & nutrition, Water, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Slaughtering Authorization/permit Fraud Drugs Hazardous substances Hazardous waste Pollution control Public health Waste disposal Waste domestic sources Waste management Waste non-domestic sources Sewerage Coastal zone management Freshwater pollution Potable water Water quality standards Water supply
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

The Minister may divide Barbados into health and sanitation districts under section 3.The Minister, responsible for the implementation of provisions of the present Act, shall carry the functions outlined in section 4. Functions include the suppression of diseases and the control of food. The Minister has the power to construct sewers (sect. 6). Section 18 concerns the sale of food and other products. Section 19 prohibits the taking of water from public taps without permission. The Minister may establish such Boards and Committees as he may think fit for purposes of this Act.

Full text
English
Website
www.caricomlaw.org

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Health Services (Food Hygiene) Regulations.

Legislation | Barbados | 1969 (1978)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Slaughtering, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Health Services (Collection and Disposal of Refuse) Regulations, 1975.

Legislation | Barbados | 1975

Keyword: Waste disposal, Public health, Fruits/edible nuts, Meat, Vegetables/legumes, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Health Services (Nuisances) Regulations, 1969.

Legislation | Barbados | 1969 (1978)

Keyword: Freshwater pollution, Pollution control, Precautionary principle, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Waste disposal, Waste domestic sources, Waste non-domestic sources, Waste management, Public health, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food quality control/food safety, Effluent waste water/discharge, Potable water, Sewerage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Health Services (Pathological Laboratories) Regulations 1976.

Legislation | Barbados | 1976 (1985)

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Certification, Inspection, Public health, Research

Source: FAO, FAOLEX