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Pure Food Ordinance 1959 (E.P. Ordinance No. LXVIII of 1959).

Country/Territory
Bangladesh
Document type
Legislation
Date
1959 (2005)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Ordinance to provide for the better control of the manufacture and sale of food for human consumption.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Basic legislation Fraud Food quality control/food safety Food additives Treated food Beverages
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Ordinance provides norms for processing products to be consumed as food in order to avoid any adulteration that could harm consumers.

Full text
English
Website
bdlaws.gov.bd

References - Legislation

Repealed by

Food Safety Act, 2013.

Legislation | Bangladesh | 2013

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Institution, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fraud, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Inspection, Residues, Food additives, MRL-maximum residue limit, Drugs, Pesticides

Source: FAO, FAOLEX