Punjab Agriculture, Food and Drug Authority Act 2016 (Act XXXII of 2016). País/Territorio Pakistán Subdivisión territorial Punjab Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2016 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Título completoAn Act to establish the Punjab Agriculture, Food and Drug Authority for forensic examination and testing of fertilizer, pesticide, food and drug. Materia Medio ambiente gen., Alimentación y nutrición Palabra clave Plaguicidas Fertilizantes/nutrientes Control de la contaminación Inspección Institución Control de calidad de los alimentos/inocuidad de los alimentos Autorización/permiso Higiene/procedimientos sanitarios Envasado/etiquetado Toxicidad/envenenamiento Procesamiento/manipulación Área geográphica Asia, Asia y Pacifico, Océano Índico, Mares del Asia Sudoriental, Asia Meridional Entry into force notes This Act enters into force at once. Resumen This Act, consisting of 28 sections, provides for the establishment of the Punjab Agriculture, Food and Drug Authority entitled to carry out forensic examination and testing of fertilizer, pesticide, food and drug; to render an expert opinion in respect of the ingredients and quality of fertilizer, pesticide, food or drug. It establishes composition, duties and responsibilities of the above mentioned Authority entitled to: make policies for carrying out forensic examination and testing of fertilizer, pesticide, food and drug and establish and manage the testing facilities for the purpose; accredit the facilities and provide expert opinion for forensic examination and testing of fertilizer, pesticide, food and drug; suggest the use of suitable scientific instruments for forensic examination and testing of fertilizer, pesticide, food and drug; approve procedures for the collection, preservation and handling of samples for forensic examination and testing of fertilizer, pesticide, food and drug; promote general awareness on matters relating to forensic examination and testing of fertilizer, pesticide, food and drug; specify timelines for retention of samples and results of forensic examination and testing of fertilizer, pesticide, food and drug; ensure complete independence and impartiality of all the laboratories administered or accredited by it; undertake research and development in the relevant and allied fields; be responsible for obtaining and maintaining international accreditation for its laboratories. Texto completo Inglés Página web punjablaws.gov.pk