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Standards Authority Act, 1973.

Country/Territory
Ghana
Document type
Regulation
Date
1973 (1979)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official publication, 12 pp.
Long title
An Act to provide for promulgation of standards, for ensuring high quality of goods and for related matters.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Institution
Geographical area
Africa, North Atlantic, Western Africa
Abstract

This Act provides for the establishment of the Ghana standards Board as a corporate body. The Board shall promulgate standards and promote standardization in Ghana. Detailed functions are outlined in section 3. The Board may also make rules not inconsistent with this Decree for any or all purposes listed in section 9. Section 21 specifies offences and prescribes penalties. (26 sections)

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Ghana Standards Board (Food, Drugs and other Goods) General Labelling Rules, 1992 (L.I. No. 1541).

Legislation | Ghana | 1992

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ghana Standards (Certification Mark) Rules, 1970 (L.I. 662 of 1970).

Legislation | Ghana | 1970

Keyword: Agricultural development, Institution, Certification, Food quality control/food safety, Standards, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX