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Standards Act (Act No. 4 of 1999).

Country/Territory
Dominica
Document type
Legislation
Date
1999
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the preparation and promotion of Standards in relation to goods, services, processes and practices by the establishment and operation of a Bureau of Standards, to define the powers and functions of the Bureau of Standards, and for matters incidental thereto.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Standards Institution Packaging/labelling Certification Fraud
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act establishes the Bureau of Standards as a body corporate, defines its functions and powers and provides with respect to its administration and organization.

Full text
English
Website
www.dominica.gov.dm

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Standards Order (S.R.O. No. 31 of 2007).

Legislation | Dominica | 2007

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Standards, Packaging/labelling, Fraud, Pollution control, Hazardous substances

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Standards Regulations (S.R.O. No. 7 of 2020).

Legislation | Dominica | 2020

Keyword: Certification, Environmental standards, Royalties/fees, Inspection, Internal trade, International trade, Offences/penalties, Packaging/labelling, Procedural matters, Registration, Standards, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX