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Republic of Palau Labeling Act (RPPL No. 9-56).

Country/Territory
Palau
Document type
Legislation
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act toestablish labeling requirements for imported packages of food, medicine products, and other products; to amend the requirement for foreign investment approval certificates; to amend the business activities which require local ownership; to amend Title 28 to provide new definitions relating to taxis and tour operation; to amend and heighten the regulatory requirements for tour operation; to require drug testing for tour operators; to create tour operation exemptions and corresponding fees; to amend the Land Court operation deadline; and for other related purposes.
Subject
Food & nutrition, Wild species & ecosystems, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Packaging/labelling Offences/penalties Fraud Internal trade Hazardous substances Tourism
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Micronesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act concerns labelling of consumer commodities in Palau. "Consumer commodity" means a food, drug, harmful chemical or biological substance (defined), or cosmetic product and any other article, product, or commodity of any kind or class which is customarily produced or distributed for sale through retail sales agencies or instrumentalities for consumption by individuals, or use by individuals for purposes of personal care or in the performance of services ordinarily rendered within the household. The Act prescribes content of a label in general and provides with respect of local relabelling of imported goods. The Bureau of Customs & Border Protection shall promulgate Regulations with respect to any consumer commodity as defined by this Act.

Full text
English
Website
www.paclii.org