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National Food Law.

Country/Territory
Myanmar
Document type
Legislation
Date
1997 (2013)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Basic legislation Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Processing/handling Institution Internal trade International trade Inspection Authorization/permit Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries, South-Eastern Asia
Abstract

The aims of this Law are to ensure that food is safe and suitable for human consumption, to supervise the production of controlled food, and to control and regulate the production, import, export, storage, transportation, distribution and sale of food. The Law consists of 12 Chapters divided into 38 sections.

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