Basic Acts, Laws & Regulations on Food Safety in Sri Lanka
INSTITUTIONAL MAPPING:
Organizations |
Main areas of responsibility |
1. Ministry of Livestock & Rural Community Development- The Ministry of Livestock & Rural Community Development is the apex organization responsible for the implementation of policies, plans, programmes and the relevant statutory provisions for the management and development of the livestock sector. Also, creation of rural employment, livelihood improvement of rural communities, poverty reduction and nutrition enhancement of vulnerable groups through livestock production activities are the other objectives of livestock development. |
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Department of Animal Production and Health |
The Department of Animal Production & Health is the apex government institution responsible for providing the leadership in the technical functions of animal health, animal breeding, livestock research and human resources development for livestock development activities. |
National Livestock Development Board |
The NLDB is presently managing 30 livestock & integrated farms, covering a total extent of around 14,000 ha, for maintaining livestock and coconut plantation with training centre. |
2. Ministry of Agriculture- Committed to achieve national prosperity by formulating and implementing policies and legislation, providing guidance and coordination of the stakeholders in a timely and professional manner for efficient and effective performance of the food, spices and allied crop sector. |
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Department of Agriculture |
The major functions of the DOA include research, extension, production & distribution of quality seeds and planting material, regulatory services related to plant quarantine, soil conservation and pesticides. |
Institute of Post Harvest Technology |
Operates under the Ministry of Agriculture, functions as the main Institution in Sri Lanka engaged in improving the Post Harvest Technology of rice/other grains, field crops, fruits and vegetables, Spices through research, training & extension, consultancy, advisory and other development activities such as providing & creating opportunities for rural sector. |
3. Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development- Its main function is minimization of post-harvest losses and improves quality and safety of fish products to acceptable standards. Also, conservation of the aquatic environment is the other objective of the ministry |
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Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources |
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National Aquaculture Development Authority of Sri Lanka |
Promotes the farming of high valued fish species including ornamental fish for export, facilitates optimum utilization of aquatic resources through eco- friendly aquaculture practices and Facilitate optimum utilization of aquatic resources through eco- friendly aquaculture practices |
4. Ministry of Health- |
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Department of Health |
Department of Health is the apex government institution responsible for regulating policies and programme for Genetically Modified Foods and Pharmaceuticals. |
5. Ministry of Co-operatives and Internal Trade- Regulate the market to protect the rights of consumers, promote setting up of institutions and fair trading, Implement Tariff policy as an instrument to control market behaviours in safeguarding interests of local producers and consumers, Ensure implementation of measurements and standards for the benefit of business community as well as consumers. |
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Department of Food Commissioner |
Department was established with the purpose of making available essential food items such as Rice, Wheat Flour and Sugar to the nation meeting qaulity standards and without shortage. |
Consumer Affairs Authority |
Protect consumers against hazardous and substandard goods and services, Protect consumers against deceptive conduct and unfair and restrictive trade practices and Implement Government Policy relating to consumer protection and furtherance of fair trading. |
6. Ministry of Industry and Commerce- Facilitating the industry to adhere to international conventions and regulations within the overall framework of sustainable development and ensures product standards for bottled water, baby food, etc.. |
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Sri Lanka Export Development Board |
As the national body responsible for promotion, development & facilitation of Sri Lanka's exports and provides know-how & assistance & facilitates the effective co-ordination of all state & private sector organisations, associations, industries & manufacturing enterprises & individuals involved in exporting our high-quality products & services to markets all over the world. |
Department of Commerce |
Develop and promote Sri Lanka’s foreign trade relations by the effective implementation of government trade policy, with a view to raising the standards of living and realizing a higher quality of life. |
7. The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources- The Ministry is executing National Bio safety Framework Development Project with an overall objective is to ensure that the risks likely to be caused by modern biotechnology and its products will be minimized and biodiversity, human health and environment will be protected in a maximum way regulating the transboundary movements through formulation of relevant policies, regulations, technical guidelines and establishment of management bodies and supervisory mechanisms. |
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Marine Pollution Prevention Authority |
Marine Pollution Prevention Authority contribute to protect the marine environment from ship based and shore based maritime related activity, to comply with International and national obligations. |
Central Environmental Authority |
Makes provision for the protection, management and enhancement of the environment, regulation, maintenance and control of the quality of the environment and prevention, abatement and control of pollution. Also, carries out extensive tests in water and food quality. |
8. Ministry of Technology and Research- Formulates policies, programmes and projects in regard to the subjects of Biotechnology and establishes and control the standards. |
Sources:
http://www.fao.org/fishery/legalframework/nalo_sri-lanka/en [2]
http://www.unep.org/biosafety/files/LKNBFrep.pdf [3]
http://www.fisheries.gov.lk/ [4]
http://www.fisheriesdept.gov.lk/ [6]
http://www.trade.gov.lk/web/index.php?option=com_content&view=frontpage&Itemid=1&lang=en [8]
http://www.industry.gov.lk/web/ [11]
http://www.srilankabusiness.com/ [12]
http://www.doc.gov.lk/web/index.php [13]
http://www.environmentmin.gov.lk/menr/ [14]
http://www.environmentmin.gov.lk/agencies.htm [15]
http://www.cea.lk/laboratory_services_unit.php [16]
http://www.motr.gov.lk/web/index.php [17]
http://www.daph.gov.lk/web/index.php?lang=en [19]
http://www.livestock.gov.lk/liveenglish/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=47&Itemid=65 [20]
http://www.agridept.gov.lk/index.php/en/about-us [22]
http://www.ipht.lk/ [23]
Links:
[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/deep-focus/srilanka/food-safety
[2] http://www.fao.org/fishery/legalframework/nalo_sri-lanka/en
[3] http://www.unep.org/biosafety/files/LKNBFrep.pdf
[4] http://www.fisheries.gov.lk/
[5] http://www.naqda.gov.lk/
[6] http://www.fisheriesdept.gov.lk/
[7] http://www.health.gov.lk/
[8] http://www.trade.gov.lk/web/index.php?option=com_content&view=frontpage&Itemid=1&lang=en
[9] http://www.trade.gov.lk/web/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=40%3Adepartment-of-food-commissioners&catid=46%3Aorganizations&Itemid=97&lang=en
[10] http://www.trade.gov.lk/web/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=37%3Aconsumer-affairs-authority&catid=46%3Aorganizations&Itemid=97&lang=en
[11] http://www.industry.gov.lk/web/
[12] http://www.srilankabusiness.com/
[13] http://www.doc.gov.lk/web/index.php
[14] http://www.environmentmin.gov.lk/menr/
[15] http://www.environmentmin.gov.lk/agencies.htm
[16] http://www.cea.lk/laboratory_services_unit.php
[17] http://www.motr.gov.lk/web/index.php
[18] http://www.livestock.gov.lk/liveenglish/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogsection&id=10&Itemid=45
[19] http://www.daph.gov.lk/web/index.php?lang=en
[20] http://www.livestock.gov.lk/liveenglish/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=47&Itemid=65
[21] http://www.mimrd.gov.lk/
[22] http://www.agridept.gov.lk/index.php/en/about-us
[23] http://www.ipht.lk/
[24] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/sri-lanka
[25] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/south-asia
[26] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/food-safety