This Act makes provision for the control of manufacturing of and trade in food. Section 1 gives interpretations. Section 2 prohibits manufacture, import, sell or distribute any food listed in that section. Section 3 prescribes rules relative to labelling, advertising, etc. of foodstuffs. Section 5 prohibits the sale of food unfit for human consumption as animal food or for other purposes except with a permission of the Chief Food Authority. Wholesalers of food shall give a warranty to vendors regarding quality and nature of food supplied in accordance with section 6. Sections 7 to 11 concern administration of this Act. There shall be one Chief Food Authority and a Food Authority for each administrative area. The Minister may appoint food analysts and various types of inspectors. Sections 14 to 23 prescribe measures of enforcement. Other provisions of this Act prescribe offences and provide for legal proceedings, for the Vanuatu Nutritional Health and Food Safety Fund and for some matters of miscellaneous character.
Vanuatu · 1993-06-21