Food Control Act. País/Territorio Sri Lanka Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 1950 (1971) Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Título completoAn Act to make provision for the regulation and control of the distribution, transport and supply of Food. Materia Alimentación y nutrición Palabra clave Control de calidad de los alimentos/inocuidad de los alimentos Transporte/depósito Protección del consumidor Seguridad alimentaria Área geográphica Asia, Asia y Pacifico, Océano Índico, Mares del Asia Sudoriental, Asia Meridional Resumen This Act is to make provision for the regulation and control of the distribution, transport and supply of food. There are provisions regarding the appointment of officers and their duties and powers (sect. 2 and 3). Section 4 regards the possible prohibition or regulation of transport or removal of food and cattle by the relevant Minister. The Minister must issue an Order which must then be published in the Official Gazette. The Minister may make regulations for the purpose of carrying out or giving effect to the principles and provisions of this Act (sect. 6). Section 9 concerns offences and penalties relating to the provisions of this Act. Texto completo Inglés