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Production, Storage, Transfer, Transport, Supply, Distribution and Marketing of Foodstuffs (Prevention of Harmful Activities) Act, 2023 [Act No. 21 of 2023].

Country/Territory
Bangladesh
Document type
Legislation
Date
2023
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Access-to-justice Authorization/permit Business/industry/corporations Court/tribunal Enforcement/compliance Equipment Fraud Food quality control/food safety Inspection Internal trade Offences/penalties Processing/handling Toxicity/poisoning Transport/storage Vending Cereals/grains/rice Agricultural commodities
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act provides for prevention of certain harmful activities related to the production, storage, transfer, transportation, supply, distribution and marketing of foodstuff. The Act makes it an offence for a person to manufacture or market food by removing or altering any natural ingredient; mixing artificial ingredients harmful to human health; or carry on any business without license. The Act prohibits and penalises stocking of foodstuff in excess of prescribed quantities. Any person supplying foodstuff to government warehouse which is mixed with old or expired foodstuff, or illegally procured, or altered in quantity or quality, shall be punishable under the Act. The Act further prohibits publishing false information relating to foodstuff or distributing bags of foodstuff from government warehouse without the appropriate seal. The Food Inspector is given powers to enter and inspect any premises and on having reasonable grounds, seal any place and seize food items. The Act provides for establishment of Special Food Courts and allows certain offences committed under the Act to be tried by mobile courts.

Full text
Bengali
Website
bdlaws.minlaw.gov.bd

References - Legislation

Repeals

Foodgrains Supply (prevention of Prejudicial Activity) Ordinance, 1979 (Ordinance No. XXVI of 1979).

Legislation | Bangladesh | 1979

Keyword: Cereals/grains/rice, Offences/penalties, Transport/storage, Internal trade, Agricultural commodities

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food (Special Courts) Act, 1956 (East Pakistan Act No. X of 1956).

Legislation | Bangladesh | 1956 (1972)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Offences/penalties, Court/tribunal

Source: FAO, FAOLEX