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Public Health Act (Cap. 14.01).

Country/Territory
Montserrat (UK)
Document type
Legislation
Date
1982 (2013)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An 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