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Regulations Governing the Establishment of the Advisory Committee in Genetically Modified Foods.

Country/Territory
Taiwan Province of China
Document type
Regulation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Genetically modified organism (GMO) Institution
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific
Entry into force notes
These Regulations enter into force on 3 September 2014.
Abstract

These Regulations are stipulated and issued in accordance with Article 4 of the Food Safety and Sanitation Act, aiming to provide for the establishment of the Advisory Committee in Genetically Modified Foods. The mission of the Committee is to perform the consultations and recommendations on the management and supervision of the genetically modified foods. Article 2 provides for the specific duties of the Committee. The Committee shall made up of 13 to 17 members as appointed by the Minister of the Ministry of Health and Welfare, which consists of scholars and experts specializing in food sanitation, nutrition, molecular biology, medicine, toxicology, agriculture, and law (art.3).

Full text
Chinese
Website
mohwlaw.mohw.gov.tw

References - Legislation

Implements

Food Safety and Hygiene Act.

Legislation | Taiwan Province of China | 1975 (2019)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Processing/handling, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Risk assessment/management, Certification, Inspection, Institution, Internal trade, International trade, Packaging/labelling, Toxicity/poisoning, Offences/penalties, Residues, Drugs, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX