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Jordan Food and Drug Administration Law No.41 of 2008.

Country/Territory
Jordan
Document type
Legislation
Date
2008
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Institution Food quality control/food safety Public health Drugs Inspection
Geographical area
Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Law consisting of 20 articles aims at establishing the Jordan Food and Drug Administration (JFDA) and defining its goals. Main objectives of JFDA are (i) ensure the safety of food stuffs, their quality and their fitness for human consumption; (ii) ensure the safety of drug (medication), its effectiveness and quality; and (iii) ensure the safety of other stuffs specified in the Drug and Pharmacy Law No.80 of 2001.

Full text
English/Arabic
Website
www.jfda.jo

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