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Sindh Food Authority Act, 2016 (Sindh Act No. XIV of 2017).

Country/Territory
Pakistan
Territorial subdivision
Sindh
Document type
Legislation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the safety and standards of food and for establishment of an Authority known as the Sindh Food Authority.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Basic legislation Institution Authorization/permit Hygiene/sanitary procedures Packaging/labelling Toxicity/poisoning Food additives Processing/handling Special fund Standards Offences/penalties Residues Monitoring Food quality control/food safety
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on such date in the different areas of Balochistan and to the extent as Government may specify by notification in the official Gazette.
Abstract

This Act, consisting of 63 sections divided into seven Chapters, provides for the safety and standards of food and for establishment of an Authority known as the Sindh Food Authority. It establishes composition, duties and responsibilities of the above mentioned Authority entitled to regulate and monitor the food business in order to ensure provision of safe food.

Full text
English
Website
www.pas.gov.pk