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Punjab Foodstuffs (Control) Act, 1958 (Act XX of 1958).

Country/Territory
Pakistan
Territorial subdivision
Punjab
Document type
Legislation
Date
1958 (1975)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the continuance of powers to control the supply and distribution of, and trade and commerce in, foodstuffs.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Institution Internal trade Packaging/labelling Processing/handling Transport/storage Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force immediately.
Abstract

The Government shall have the power to control the keeping, storage, movement, transport, supply, distribution, disposal, etc. of foodstuff. The Government may delegate its powers to officers or any subordinate authority. The Act further deals with penal provisions, offences, constitution and powers of Tribunals, etc.

Full text
English
Website
www.punjablaws.gov.pk