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Punjab Pure Food Ordinance, 1960.

Country/Territory
Pakistan
Territorial subdivision
Punjab
Document type
Legislation
Date
1960 (2003)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Ordinance to consolidate and amend the law relating to the preparation and sale of food in the province of the Punjab.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Packaging/labelling Consumer protection Inspection Internal trade Offences/penalties Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Ordinance regulates the sale and manufacture of food. The Ordinance consists of 5 Parts divided into 38 sections. Sections 4-10 prohibit the sale of certain food, including: mixing and selling mixed food; selling, preparing, manufacturing, importing or exporting unwholesome food; selling or manufacturing for sale food which is adulterated or misbranded; etc. A licence for the manufacture, storage and sale of goods shall be granted by the competent authority as provided for in section 11. Provisions on food poisoning are given in section 13. The Government may appoint Inspectors and Public Analysts for the purposes of this Ordinance, for any specified food or generally for all foods as provided for in Part III. The remaining Parts contain penal provisions and provisions of miscellaneous nature.

Full text
English
Website
punjablaws.gov.pk

References - Legislation

Repealed by

Punjab Food Authority Act, 2011 (Act No XVI of 2011).

Legislation | Pakistan | 2011

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Institution, Authorization/permit, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Packaging/labelling, Toxicity/poisoning, Processing/handling, Special fund, Standards, Offences/penalties, Residues, Gender

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Islamabad Capital Territory Food Safety Act, 2021.

Legislation | Pakistan | 2021

Keyword: Access-to-information, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit, Liability/compensation, Court/tribunal, Data collection/reporting, Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Offences/penalties, Public health, Registration, Standards, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Basic legislation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX