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Public Law No. 14-59.

Country/Territory
Micronesia, Fed. States
Document type
Legislation
Date
2006
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to further amend title 41 of the Code of the Federated States of Micronesia, as amended, by enacting a new section 1006A to require all food items sold to be labelled, and for other purposes.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Packaging/labelling
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Micronesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act prohibits the importation for sale of any food that is not labelled in accordance with requirements as set out by this Act. The requirements concern use of the English: the name of the food; the name and address of the manufacturer and distributor; a complete list of ingredients; the country of origin; the lot identification code; and the expiration date.

Full text
English
Website
www.fsmcongress.fm

References - Legislation

Amends

National Food Safety Act.

Legislation | Micronesia, Fed. States | 1992 (2001)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Institution, Packaging/labelling, Transport/storage, International trade, Authorization/permit, Fraud, Fish products, Certification, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX