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Law No. 9942 on the prevention of disorders caused by iodine deficiency in the human body.

Country/Territory
Albania
Document type
Legislation
Date
2008
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal No. 11 of 2008.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Condiments/herbs/spices Inspection Internal trade Institution
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Abstract

This Law aims at the prevention of human body disorders caused by iodine deficiency due to iodization of salt destined to human and animal consumption and its use in the food industry. The Law applies to salt producers and business operators. It consists of the following Chapters: (I) General provisions; (II) Criteria for salt quality and safety; (III) Inspection and monitoring of iodized salt; (IV) National Committee for the elimination of disorders caused by iodine deficiency; (V) Administrative offences. The State Sanitary Inspection under the Ministry of Health is the responsible inspection authority.

Full text
Albanian

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Amended by

Law No. 54/2013 amending and supplementing Law No. 9942 on the prevention of disorders caused by iodine deficiency in the human body.

Legislation | Albania | 2013

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Condiments/herbs/spices, Inspection, Internal trade, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX