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Public Health Ordinance (Cap. 49).

Country/Territory
Saint Helena (UK)
Document type
Legislation
Date
1939 (2011)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Gazette Notice No. 63 of 1 July 2011.
Long title
An Ordinance to amend and consolidate the law relating to public health.
Subject
Food & nutrition, Water, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Meat Inspection Pollution control Institution Water supply Sewerage
Geographical area
Africa, Atlantic Ocean Islands, Western Africa
Abstract

This Ordinance makes provision for matters of public health in St. Helena including food hygiene, sewerage, sanitary control and control of animals. It established the Health Protection Board. The Ordinance, in particular, lays down rules for hygienic conditions in backeries. The Senior Medical Office or any Medical Officer may inspect any animal or food item which he or she has reason to believe is intended for sale for human food, or to be used as human food and may seize food which is unwholesome or unfit for human consumption.

Full text
English
Website
www.sainthelena.gov.sh

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Slaughterhouse Regulations (Cap. 49).

Legislation | Saint Helena (UK) | 1999 (2011)

Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Meat, Slaughtering, Inspection, Certification, Offences/penalties, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Public Health (Food Hygiene) Regulations, 2003 (Cap. 49).

Legislation | Saint Helena (UK) | 2003 (2011)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Meat, Fish products, Inspection, Registration, Vending, Authorization/permit, Toxicity/poisoning, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Bakehouse Regulations (Cap. 49).

Legislation | Saint Helena (UK) | 1940 (2011)

Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Cereals/grains/rice, Registration, Food quality control/food safety, Agricultural commodities

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Dairy Regulations (Cap. 49).

Legislation | Saint Helena (UK) | 1941 (2011)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Milk/dairy products, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Aerated-Water Factory Regulations (Cap. 49).

Legislation | Saint Helena (UK) | 1939 (2011)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Potable water, Mineral water

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Public Health (Jamestown) Regulations (Cap. 49).

Legislation | Saint Helena (UK) | 1987 (2011)

Keyword: Animal production, Grazing, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX