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Kwale County Meat Control Act, 2016 (No. 13 of 2016).

Country/Territory
Kenya
Territorial subdivision
Kwale
Document type
Legislation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
AN ACT of the County Assembly of Kwale to provide for the control of meat, the registration and licensing of meat processing establishments; and for connected purposes.
Subject
Livestock, Food & nutrition
Keyword
Biosafety Cattle Consumer protection Food quality control/food safety Processing/handling Hygiene/sanitary procedures Inspection Meat Public health Slaughtering Transport/storage Animal production Authorization/permit Sheep/goats
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa
Abstract

This Act provides for the administration and control of meat and connected establishments. The Act provides for the County Public Service Board to recruit a county director, veterinary officers, meat inspectors and other county officers and employees for the purpose of implementing the Act. It extensively provides for the specific duties of the respective officers for the purpose of the Act.

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