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Public Health Act, 2015 (No. 13 of 2015).

Country/Territory
Seychelles
Document type
Legislation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Supplement to Official Gazette, 19th October 2015.
Long title
An Act to repeal and replace the Public Health Act (Cap. 189).
Subject
Livestock, Food & nutrition, Water, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Hygiene/sanitary procedures Food quality control/food safety Toxicity/poisoning Offences/penalties Animal health Pests/diseases Pollution control Waste disposal Waste management Organic waste Water supply Irrigation Transport/storage Potable water Freshwater pollution
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act concerns the protection of public health in the Seychelles and lays down rules relative to, among other things, protection of water supplies, sanitation, abatement of nuisances, prevention of introduction and control of infectious diseases, reporting on animal diseases, and waste management. It also concerns food poisoning, disposal of food waste and pollution of water.

Full text
English
Website
www.seylii.org

References - Legislation

Repeals

Public Health Act (Cap. 189).

Legislation | Seychelles | 1960 (1987)

Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Potable water, Offences/penalties, Food quality control/food safety, Animal health, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Disinfection/disinfestation, Pollution control, Enforcement/compliance, Inspection, Water supply, Irrigation, Transport/storage, Drainage/land reclamation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Public Health (Amendment) Act, 2021.(Act 3 of 2021).

Legislation | Seychelles | 2021

Keyword: Early warning system, Offences/penalties, Public health, Vaccination

Source: FAO, FAOLEX