Punjab Pure Food Rules 2011: legal terms and definitions from the food industry;
• Rules for food additives, categories, permissible limits; Food packaging: rules, criteria for packaging material, labelling requirements;
• Duties and responsibilities of public analysts and food safety officer;
• The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan Act, 2012; DRAP Alternative Medicines and Health Products Enlistment Rules 2014; Halal food dietary laws. Consumer protections laws in Pakistan; The Punjab Consumer Protection Rules 2009;
• The Punjab Consumer Protection Act 2005;
• The Pakistan Hotels and Restaurants Act, 1976; The Punjab Food Authority Act 2011;
• The Pakistan Halal Authority Act 2015; Pakistan National Accreditation Council;
• Punjab Halal Development Agency; Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA);
• Role of electronic and print media in public awareness and empowerment.
Course Description:
The Food and Drug Laws course examines the regulations and policies governing the safety, labeling, and marketing of food and pharmaceuticals. Students will study key legislation, regulatory agencies, and compliance requirements. The course aims to provide an understanding of the legal framework that ensures public health and consumer protection in the food and drug industries.
Learning Outcomes:
•To get know how about the existing food and drug laws prevailing in the country •To understand duties and authorities of food safety officers and drug inspectors
•To familiarize with food and drug laws enforcement agencies in Pakistan