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Ministry of Health Act 2013 (Act No. 6 of 2013).

Country/Territory
Cook Islands
Document type
Legislation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An 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
Asia and the Pacific, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
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This Act continues the Ministry of Health established under section 3 of the repealed Act and provides with respect to, among other things, Administrative and operational arrangements of the Ministry and powers of the Ministry to regulate the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 (including vector control, port health and border control, water resources, food safety and nutrition, waste management, hazardous and harmful substances and practices, immunisation and disease prevention and community health services). The Ministry may also regulate health related matters concerning the sale of food, the provision of water, and sanitary conveniences and facilities in residential and commercial premises, and in public areas.

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, Waste management, Transport/storage, Freshwater pollution, Water supply, 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, 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

Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food quality control/food safety, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Design and Construction Standards.

Legislation | Cook Islands | 2014

Keyword: Classification/declassification, Effluent waste water/discharge, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit, Protected area, Public health, Sewerage, Standards, Waterworks, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Operation, Testing and Reporting Standards.

Legislation | Cook Islands | 2014

Keyword: Data collection/reporting, Effluent waste water/discharge, Offences/penalties, Public health, Research, Sewerage, Standards, Waterworks, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX