Public Health Act. Country/Territory Estonia Document type Legislation Date 1995 (2004) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition, Water Keyword Consumer protection Food quality control/food safety Freshwater resources management Potable water Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on 21 July 1995. Abstract The purpose of this Act is to protect human health, prevent disease and promote health, which is to be achieved through the performance of duties by the state, local governments, legal persons in public law, legal persons in private law and natural persons, and through national and local measures. The development and spread of infection and other health hazards shall be prevented in the manufacture, preparation, transport, preservation and sale of foodstuffs intended for sale; ensuring that drin Full text English Website www.legaltext.ee