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Law No. 79 of 2001 on food control.

Country/Territory
Jordan
Document type
Regulation
Date
2001
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Business/industry/corporations Certification Fraud Food quality control/food safety Public health Inspection International trade Offences/penalties Research Standards Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Law shall enter into force 90 days after its publication in the official gazette.
Abstract

This Law is about food control and it is composed of 31 articles . It sets forth some definitions of technical words mentioned in the provisions of this Law. The General Organization for Food and Drug Administration is the main organization involved in the food hygiene control; import and export, as well as controlling health related issues and procedures. The Organization is concerned with the circulation of food and banning it if not matching all the requirements of Health Certification; it also provides for the inspection and surveillance of food and its standards. The Law sets forth penalties in case of any violation to the provisions of this Law.

Full text
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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Regulation No.58 of 2008 - Food control fee system and its amendments issued in accordance with Article 27 of the Food Control Law No.79 of 2001.

Legislation | Jordan | 2008

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Certification, Royalties/fees, Fish products, Food additives, Food quality control/food safety, Business/industry/corporations, Inspection, Internal trade, International trade, Meat

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Regulation on the licensing of secondary food additives of 2011.

Legislation | Jordan | 2011

Keyword: Food additives, Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX