Overview

Food control in the country is a subject under the Ministry of Health. Food Act No.26 of 1980 is the legal basis for action.

Director General of Health services is the chief food authority. Deputy Director General (Environmental health, occupational Health and food safety) functions under the DGHS as the head of food control. Director (EOH) functions under the DDG and handles all routine activities in the Food control Administration Unit (FCAU)

FCAU is responsible for import control, domestic control of food and issuing export certificates for exporting food items.