Pakistan Halal Authority Act, 2016 (No. VIII). País/Territorio Pakistán Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2016 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Título completoAn Act to establish the Pakistan Halal Authority to promote trade and commerce in Halal articles and processes. Materia Alimentación y nutrición Palabra clave Institución Control de calidad de los alimentos/inocuidad de los alimentos Carne Autorización/permiso Procedimientos judiciales/procedimientos administrativos Certificación Matanza Comercio interior Comercio internacional Área geográphica Asia, Asia y Pacifico, Océano Índico, Mares del Asia Sudoriental, Asia Meridional Resumen This Act, consisting of 13 sections and two Annexes, creates the Pakistan Halal Authority. This Authority is a body corporate having perpetual succession and a common seal, with powers, subject to the provisions of this Act, to acquire and hold property, both movable and immovable, and shall by the said name sue and be sued. The Act establishes composition, duties and responsibilities of the above mentioned Authority, entitled to: a) develop and implement strategies, plans and programmes for promotion of imports/exports, trade with foreign countries and inter-provincial trade and commerce in Halal articles and processes; b) recommend the Halal Standards developed for articles and processes; c) recommend mechanism for the Accreditation of Halal Certification Bodies and adoption of Halal Certification systems; d) develop policies, plans and programmes for ensuring compliance of Halal articles and processes with the Halal Standards; e) develop and authorize use of Halal logo; f) operate as a certification body after obtaining due accreditation; g) levy fees for issue or renewal of the Halal certificate; h) maintain a register to use the Halal logo; i) inspect/test Halal products and processes for their quality Standards; j) prohibit production, storage and sale in the Islamabad Capital Territory of such Halal products as do not conform to the Halal Standards; k) arrange and conduct public awareness campaigns; l) secure international recognition of the Halal logo; m) co-ordinate with national and international organizations for strengthening the Halal sector; n) promote the establishment of libraries and laboratories for the purpose of developing the Halal sector; o) collect and circulate statistical and other information relating to the Halal sector; and p) any other function assigned by the Government for development of the Halal sector and promotion of Halal products and processes. Texto completo Inglés Página web www.na.gov.pk