Drug and Food Control Authority Act, 2012 (Act No. 37). País/Territorio Sudán del Sur Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2012 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Alimentación y nutrición, Desechos y sustancias peligrosas Palabra clave Control de calidad de los alimentos/inocuidad de los alimentos Institución Negocios/industria/corporaciones Procesamiento/manipulación Peligros Inspección Comercio interior Comercio internacional Envasado/etiquetado Autorización/permiso Cuestiones de procedimiento Salud pública Sustancias peligrosas Residuos peligrosos Protección del medio ambiente Uso sostenible Eliminación de desechos Gestión de desechos Área geográphica Africa, Naciones en desarrollo sin litoral, Países menos desarrollados, Africa del Norte, Sahel Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on the date of its signature by the President (March 24, 2012). Resumen This Act, comprising 77 Articles divided into XIII Chapters, aims to establish an independent Drug and Food Control Authority in South Sudan and to provide an appropriate and effective independent regulatory mechanism to control and regulate the manufacture, supply, promotion, marketing, advertising, distribution and use of drugs, poisons, chemicals, cosmetics, medical devices and food for human or animal use. The Authority shall establish its Board which shall be entrusted with supervision of the activities and affairs of the Authority, in particular (i) advising the Government on control and regulation of Regulated Products; (ii) regulating and monitoring the use, manufacture, import, export, distribution, and sale of Regulated Products for human or animal use; (iii) enforcing standards of quality, safety, and efficacy; (iv) regulating and inspecting personnel, premises, and practices involved in product-related activities; (v) publishing, applying, and enforcing standards of professional conduct and ethics related to these products, while also regulating misuse and abuse. The Authority shall also establish a Secretariat responsible for its daily management and operations. Texto completo Inglés Página web mofaic.gov.ss