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Packaging Regulation 1975.

Country/Territory
Papua New Guinea
Document type
Regulation
Date
1975 (2006)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Papua New Guinea Consolidated Legislation 2006.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Hygiene/sanitary procedures Packaging/labelling Offences/penalties Food quality control/food safety
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

These Regulations implement provisions of the Packaging Act, 1974 by providing rules for the marking of packing of articles with the statement of weight or measure and the approval of brands. Specific rules are prescribed for information of packages of various articles, including specified meat and dairy products, vegetables, oils, coffee, etc. Schedule 1 contains a form for the application for approval of a brand. Schedule 2 prescribes denominations in which certain articles to be packed. Schedule 3 limits on use of certain units in statements of weight or measure on packages. Schedule 4 specifies print sizes for statements of weight or measure on packages. Schedule 5 prescribes manner of statement of weight and measure in relation to certain articles. Schedule 8 specifies goods exempted from section 12 of the Act. (21 regulations completed by 8 Schedules)

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References - Legislation

Implements

Packaging Act.

Legislation | Papua New Guinea | 1974 (2006)

Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Packaging/labelling, Offences/penalties, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX