Punjab Agriculture, Food and Drug Authority Act 2016 (Act XXXII of 2016). Country/Territory Pakistan Territorial subdivision Punjab Document type Legislation Date 2016 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to establish the Punjab Agriculture, Food and Drug Authority for forensic examination and testing of fertilizer, pesticide, food and drug. Subject Environment gen., Food & nutrition Keyword Pesticides Fertilizers/nutrients Pollution control Inspection Institution Food quality control/food safety Authorization/permit Hygiene/sanitary procedures Packaging/labelling Toxicity/poisoning Processing/handling Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Entry into force notes This Act enters into force at once. Abstract This Act, consisting of 28 sections, provides for the establishment of the Punjab Agriculture, Food and Drug Authority entitled to carry out forensic examination and testing of fertilizer, pesticide, food and drug; to render an expert opinion in respect of the ingredients and quality of fertilizer, pesticide, food or drug. It establishes composition, duties and responsibilities of the above mentioned Authority entitled to: make policies for carrying out forensic examination and testing of fertilizer, pesticide, food and drug and establish and manage the testing facilities for the purpose; accredit the facilities and provide expert opinion for forensic examination and testing of fertilizer, pesticide, food and drug; suggest the use of suitable scientific instruments for forensic examination and testing of fertilizer, pesticide, food and drug; approve procedures for the collection, preservation and handling of samples for forensic examination and testing of fertilizer, pesticide, food and drug; promote general awareness on matters relating to forensic examination and testing of fertilizer, pesticide, food and drug; specify timelines for retention of samples and results of forensic examination and testing of fertilizer, pesticide, food and drug; ensure complete independence and impartiality of all the laboratories administered or accredited by it; undertake research and development in the relevant and allied fields; be responsible for obtaining and maintaining international accreditation for its laboratories. Full text English Website punjablaws.gov.pk