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Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka (Incorporation) Act (No. 5 of 1985).

Country/Territory
Sri Lanka
Document type
Legislation
Date
1985
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to incorporate the Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food security Institution
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act incorporates all members of Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka into a Corporation for public advantage. The Corporation constituted aims to promote the study of the science of nutrition; to promote and disseminate nutrition knowledge; and to secure, provide and manage funds for the promotion of nutrition and nutrition education (sect. 3). The Corporation will also serve to act as an advisor to the Government in all matters pertaining to nutrition. The affairs of the Corporation shall be administered by a Council of Management (sect. 5). There are further provisions relating to debts and liabilities of the society as well as Corporation property.

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