Ministry of Health Act 2013 (Act No. 6 of 2013). Country/Territory Cook Islands Document type Legislation Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to repeal the Ministry of Health Act 1995-1996 and to comprehensively provide for the functions and powers of the Ministry of Health under modern and reformed arrangements, and for related purposes. Subject Food & nutrition, Water Keyword Hygiene/sanitary procedures Food quality control/food safety Institution Water supply Sewerage Geographical area Oceania, Small Island Developing States Abstract This Act continues the Ministry of Health established under section 3 of the repealed Act and provides with respect to, among other things, Administrative and operational arrangements of the Ministry and powers of the Ministry to regulate the health sector. The functions of the Ministry include responsibilities relating to, among other things, implementing laws, requirements, programs and initiatives related to public health issues affecting the health of the community and the environment (inclu Full text English Website www.health.gov.ck References - Legislation Amends Public Health Act 2004 (No. 13 of 2004). Legislation | Cook Islands | 2004 Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Meat, Food quality control/food safety, Slaughtering, Pollution control, Waste disposal, Waste prevention, Institution, Offences/penalties, Transport/storage, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Potable water, Sewerage Source: FAO, FAOLEX Food Act (No. 23 of 1992-1993). Legislation | Cook Islands | 1993 Keyword: Basic legislation, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Meat, Food quality control/food safety, Inspection, Fraud/deceit/adulteration, International trade, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Slaughtering Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Ministry of Health Act, 1991 (Act No. 6 of 1991). Legislation | Cook Islands | 1991 | Repealed Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food quality control/food safety, Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX