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Public Health Act (Amendment) (No. 3) Decree, 1995 (No. 42 of 1995).

Country/Territory
Gambia
Document type
Regulation
Date
1995
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official publication, 2 pp.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Hygiene/sanitary procedures Inspection Food quality control/food safety
Geographical area
Africa, Least Developed Countries, North Atlantic, Sahel, Western Africa
Entry into force notes
Shall be deemed to have come into force on the date of text.
Abstract

Section 12 is amended by deleting subsection 6 and by replacing it with 2 new subsections. Subsection 6 provides for the inspection of food by Health Officers. If food, in the opinion of the Health Officer, is unwholesome or unfit for human consumption, the Health Officer shall condemn it and may order the food to be destroyed or disposed. Notwithstanding section 18 (exemption of liability) no proceedings shall be brought against Health Officer for any action taken in accordance with this section (New subsection 6(a)).

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References - Legislation

Amends

Public Health Act, 1989 (Act No. 1 of 1989).

Legislation | Gambia | 1989

Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food quality control/food safety, Inspection, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX