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Law No. 16 of 2019 amending some provisions of Law No. 112 of 2013 establishing the Public Authority for Food and Nutrition

Country/Territory
Kuwait
Document type
Legislation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Authorization/permit Processing/handling Inspection Internal trade International trade Monitoring Offences/penalties Public health
Geographical area
Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Western Asia
Abstract

This law introduces changes to three specific articles, namely Article 12, Article 13, and Article 15. In Article 12, a new paragraph is added, stipulating that the Food and Nutrition Authority, in collaboration with relevant national authorities, is committed to establishing laboratories for inspecting imported food products at all entry points, including land, air, and sea ports. This amendment is driven by the significance of imported food, which constitutes a significant portion of citizens' daily consumption. It is crucial to ensure that these products are thoroughly examined before entering the country, thereby preventing any potential harm or contamination. The presence of inspection laboratories at border crossings streamlines the process and safeguards the integrity of these food products during their transportation to internal testing facilities and storage.

Full text
Arabic
Website
www.pafn.gov.kw

References - Legislation

Amends

Law No.112 of 2013 establishing the Public Authority for Food and Nutrition.

Legislation | Kuwait | 2013

Keyword: Institution, Inspection, Food quality control/food safety, Nutrition, Public health, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX