Nigerian Council of Food Science and Technology (Establishment) Act, no. 11 of 2019. Pays/Territoire Nigéria Type du document Législation Date 2019 Source FAO, FAOLEX Source d'origine Federal Republic of Nigeria Official Gazette no. 163 of 2021. Titre completAn Act to establish the Nigerian Council of Food Science and Technology, to regulate the practice and profession of food science and technology in Nigeria; and for related matters. Sujet Alimentation et nutrition Mot clé Normes Souveraineté alimentaire Gouvernance Infractions/sanctions Questions de procédures Enregistrement Royalties/redevances Fonds spécial Cour/tribunaux Aire géographique Afrique, Atlantique Nord, Afrique de l'Ouest Résumé This Act, consisting of 28 articles and divided into six Parts, establishes the Nigerian Council of Food Science and Technology, its membership and defines its functions and duties: regulation, facilitation and promotion of the practice of food profession in Nigeria; determination of the standards of knowledge for the persons involved in the profession of food science and technology; promotion of the highest standards of competence, practice and conduct among the members of food profession; ensuring the registration of persons entitled to practice food profession and of the premises used for that purpose; determination of professional fees for members of the food profession. Matters covered by the Act concern: appointment of registrar and preparation of the register; procedural matters for registration of members and premises; establishment of the Council’s fund and the related financial provisions; penalties for unprofessional conduct; establishment of investigating panel and disciplinary tribunal. Texte intégral Anglais Site web nicfost.gov.ng