These Regulations, made by the Minister of Health under section 38(1) of the Zanzibar Food, Drugs and Cosmetics Act, concern quality and hygiene control of milk production and marketing in Zanzibar. The Registrar of Zanzibar Food, Drugs and Cosmetics Board shall keep registers of every person carrying on the trade of dairyman and of all premises which are used as dairies. No person shall carry on the trade of dairyman on any premises unless such premises have been registered by the Registrar and no person shall carry on the trade of a dairyman unless licensed to do so by the Board under the provisions of these Regulations. The Regulations set out quality and hygiene standards for milk and milk products to be sold in Zanzibar and provide rules for the packaging and labelling. They also concern storage of milk and prohibit adulteration and other malpractices regarding milk and provide with respect to inspection. They also provide rules regarding the production and processing of milk and the discharge of wastes and drainage from the operation of any pasteurization plant.
Zanzibar (United Republic of Tanzania) · 2011-01-01