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The Food Storage and Prevention of Infestation (Amendment) Act, no. 9 of 2019.

Country/Territory
Jamaica
Document type
Legislation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to amend the Food Storage and Prevention of Infestation Act and for connected matters.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Food & nutrition
Keyword
Pests/diseases Pesticides Authorization/permit Biosafety Food quality control/food safety Packaging/labelling Offences/penalties Residues Toxicity/poisoning Transport/storage Vending Business/industry/corporations Certification
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act provides for amending the Food Storage and Prevention of Infestation Act of 1958 and the Food Storage and Prevention of Infestation Regulations of 1973. Various Sections of the Act are amended by replacing and inserting new definitions concerning: transport; contamination, including: the presence of bacteria, pesticide residues, toxins and pathogenic micro-organisms, any biological, chemical or physical hazard posing a risk to the human health; pesticide application equipment; food; infestation; offences and related penalties.

Full text
English
Website
laws.moj.gov.jm

References - Legislation

Amends

Food Storage and Prevention of Infestation Regulations.

Legislation | Jamaica | 1973 (1976)

Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Transport/storage, Toxicity/poisoning, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food Storage and Prevention of Infestation Act.

Legislation | Jamaica | 1958 (1973)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX