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Nigerian Institute of Animal Science Act, 2007.

Country/Territory
Nigeria
Document type
Legislation
Date
2007
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to regulate the profession of Animal Science and to make provisions for the establishment, functions and administration of the Nigerian Institute of Animal Science; and for related matters.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal health Animal welfare Institution Authorization/permit Court/tribunal Registration Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Africa, North Atlantic, Western Africa
Abstract

This Act establishes the Nigerian Institute of Animal Science as a body corporate and also establishes the Council of the Nigerian Institute of Animal Science. The Act furthermore provides rules for the membership of the Institute and the accreditation of animal science institutions to the Institute and establishes the Nigerian Institute of Animal Science Disciplinary Tribunal. The Institute shall, among other things: (a) prescribe the code of conduct for Animal Scientists; (b) regulate the practice of the profession for Animal Scientists; and (c) establish and maintain a register of Animal Science Practitioners. The Council shall have regulatory powers.

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Regulation for the Feed Milling Industry in Nigeria, 2017

Legislation | Nigeria | 2017

Keyword: Agricultural development, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal welfare, Business/industry/corporations, Processing/handling, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Nigerian Institute of Animal Science (Amendment) Act, 2015.

Legislation | Nigeria | 2015

Keyword: Animal health, Animal welfare, Institution, Authorization/permit, Court/tribunal, Registration, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX