This Act provides with respect to public health in Ireland. Part V of this Act is dedicated to food and drinks. In this Part of this Act, the word "food" includes every article used for food or drink by man, other than drugs or water, and: (a) any article which ordinarily enters into or is used in the composition or preparation of human food; (b) flavouring matters, preservatives and condiments; (c) colouring matters intended for use in food; and (d) compounds or mixtures of two or more foods. The provisions of this Part mainly specify regulation-making powers of the Minister. The Act also concerns transfer of functions from sanitary authorities and transfer of functions from water service authorities to Irish Water.
Ireland · 1947-08-16