Section 3

The Minister may appoint such number of food analysts as he may consider necessary for the purpose of this Act.

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The Minister may appoint such number of food officers as he may consider necessary for the purpose of this Act, and every food officer shall be issued with such authority card as the Minister may direct to be carried by such officers.

[S 64/02]

All food analysts and food officers shall be deemed to be public servants within the meaning of the Penal Code (Chapter 22).

The Minister shall at least once in every year publish or cause to be published in the Gazette the names of persons appointed under this section as food analysts or food officers.

Powers of food officers.