A.54/1972

FOODSTUFFS, COSMETICS AND DISINFECTANTS ACT 54 OF 1972

SUMMARY

This Act controls the sale, manufacture, importation and exportation of foodstuffs, cosmetics and disinfectants.

SECTIONS OF THE ACT THAT MAY APPLY TO YOU

Section 8: Liability of Employer or Principal

This section provides for the vicarious liability of an employer or principal for the acts or omissions of employees unless the employer can prove one or all of the situations described in section 8(1)(a)-(c).

Compliance Obligations?

Note that even if you forbid an act or omission of the nature in question, that in itself will not be regarded as sufficient proof that you took all reasonable measures and may still be held liable.

REGULATIONS AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
  • FCDA: REGULATIONS GOVERNING GENERAL HYGIENE REQUIREMENTS FOR FOOD PREMISES, THE TRANSPORT OF FOOD AND RELATED MATTERS AS PUBLISHED UNDER GN 638 IN GG 41730 OF 22 JUNE 2018