Public Health Act (Cap. 14.01). Country/Territory Montserrat (UK) Document type Legislation Date 1982 (2013) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act for the promotion and preservation of the health of the inhabitants of Montserrat and for matters incidental thereto and connected therewith. Subject Food & nutrition, Water, Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Institution Inspection Slaughtering International trade Pollution control Freshwater pollution Sewerage Geographical area Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States Abstract This Act defines powers of the Minister, the Governor in Council and Public Health Inspectors in matters relating to public health in Montserrat. The Minister shall be responsible for the administration of this Act and may delegate functions to the Public Health Advisory Board, which shall be appointed by the Governor in Council under this Act. Matters that may be subject to regulation by the Governor in Council include: purity of water supply; collection and disposal of waste; prevention of (sanitary) nuisance; the slaughtering of animals; the prevention of communicable diseases; the production and handling of food intended for human consumption; the importation of food and the designation of places from which food may not be imported. Full text English Website agc.gov.ms References - Legislation Implemented by Public Health (Collection and Disposal of Refuse) Regulations (Cap. 14.01). Legislation | Montserrat (UK) | 1996 (2002) Keyword: Pollution control, Waste disposal, Waste domestic sources, Waste management, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Building and Sanitary Regulations (Cap. 14.01). Legislation | Montserrat (UK) | 1934 (2002) Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Meat, Vending, Inspection, Mineral water, Authorization/permit, Food quality control/food safety Source: FAO, FAOLEX Infectious Diseases (Equine Encephalomyelitis) Regulations (Cap. 14.01). Legislation | Montserrat (UK) | 1943 (2002) Keyword: Animal health, Equine-animals, Pests/diseases, International trade, Disinfection/disinfestation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Mosquito Control Regulations (Cap. 14.01). Legislation | Montserrat (UK) | 1957 (2002) Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Freshwater pollution, Sewerage, Transport/storage, Offences/penalties, Pollution control Source: FAO, FAOLEX Public Health (Slaughter of Animals) Regulations (Cap. 14.01). Legislation | Montserrat (UK) | 1983 (2002) Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Meat, Inspection, Food quality control/food safety, Slaughtering, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Public Health (Nuisance) Regulations (Cap. 14.01). Legislation | Montserrat (UK) | 1983 (2002) Keyword: Pollution control, Waste disposal, Offences/penalties, Waste management, Waterworks, Sewerage Source: FAO, FAOLEX