Section 8

Functions of Authority

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(1)

The functions of the Authority shall include —

(a)

to act as Authority to regulate in respect of the safety and quality of food in Brunei Darussalam;

(b)

to advise and make recommendations to the Government on matters, measures, standards and regulations relating to food and food safety;

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(c)

to exercise licensing and regulatory functions in respect of food safety aspects of food importation, manufacturing, storage, distribution and exportation;

(d)

to ensure regulatory compliance of relevant businesses in respect of food safety standards relating to importation, production, processing, storage, distribution and exportation of food so as to ensure that it is safe and suitable for human consumption;

(e)

to protect the health and safety of the public by monitoring and regulating that food in Brunei Darussalam is safe and suitable for human consumption for the purpose of minimising food safety hazards;

(f)

to certify or facilitate accreditation by others (third party certification body) in Brunei Darussalam of, persons or facilities related to or connected with food;

(g)

to represent the Government internationally on matters relating to food, food safety and on matters that may be included in food standards;

(h)

to undertake or facilitate the education and training of persons engaged in the handling or supply of food to enable them to minimise food safety risks;

(i)

to develop food education initiatives, including the publication of information to increase public awareness on food safety, food standards and food labels;

(j)

to cooperate and collaborate with any relevant public body or other relevant authorities or bodies in the performance of its functions;

and

(k)

to perform such other functions as are conferred on the

Authority by this Act or any other written laws.

(2)

In performing the functions conferred on the Authority by subsection (1), the Authority is to have regard to —

(a)

the protection of public health and safety;

(b)

the protection of public interest;

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(c)

ensuring food standards in Brunei Darussalam are consistent with those used internationally, based on the best available scientific evidence;

(d)

providing services in an effective manner; and

(e)

adopting systems and procedures that promote efficiency.

(3)

In addition to the functions imposed by this section, the Authority may undertake such other functions as the Minister may assign to the

Authority and in so doing —

(a)

the Authority is deemed to be fulfilling the purposes of this

Act; and

(b)

the provisions of this Act apply to the Authority in respect of such functions.

(4)

Nothing in this section shall be construed as imposing on the

Authority, directly or indirectly, any form of duty or liability enforceable by proceedings before any court.

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