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Public Health Act.

Country/Territory
Jamaica
Document type
Legislation
Date
1985 (1998)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Hygiene/sanitary procedures Institution Food quality control/food safety Waste disposal Waste management
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act makes provision for with respect to public health in Jamaica.

Full text
English
Website
www.moj.gov.jm

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Public Health (Tourist Establishments) Regulations, 2000.

Legislation | Jamaica | 2000 (2006)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Water supply, Sewerage, Tourism

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Public Health (Butchers) Regulations, 1989.

Legislation | Jamaica | 1989 (1998)

Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Meat, Inspection, Packaging/labelling, Food quality control/food safety, Animal health, Slaughtering

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Public Health (Meat Inspection) Regulations, 1989.

Legislation | Jamaica | 1989 (1991)

Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Meat, Inspection, Food quality control/food safety, Animal health, Slaughtering

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Public Health (Food Handling) Regulations, 1998.

Legislation | Jamaica | 1998 (2002)

Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Processing/handling, Transport/storage, Inspection, Registration, Offences/penalties, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Public Health (St. Mary Parish Council) (Garbage Collection and Disposal) Regulations, 1998.

Legislation | Jamaica | 1998 (2005)

Keyword: Waste management, Waste disposal, Hazardous waste

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Public Health (Nuisance) Regulations, 1995.

Legislation | Jamaica | 1995 (2003)

Keyword: Water supply

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Health and Allied Professions and Services (Miscellaneous Penalty Provisions) Act, 2011 (No. 7 of 2011).

Legislation | Jamaica | 2011

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Offences/penalties, Quarantine, Animal health, Pesticides

Source: FAO, FAOLEX