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Iodized Salt (Production, Sale and Distribution) Act, 2055 (No. 16 of 1998).

Country/Territory
Nepal
Document type
Legislation
Date
1999 (2010)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act made to provide for iodized salt.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Nutrition Food additives Condiments/herbs/spices Authorization/permit Inspection Institution Internal trade International trade Packaging/labelling Standards Food quality control/food safety
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act provides for the production, import, supply, sale and distribution of iodized salt in order to prevent and eradicate extensive and serious effects caused to public health by iodine deficiency.

Full text
English
Website
www.lawcommission.gov.np