Chapter I - Preliminary
Section 2
Section 2: Declaration as to expediency of control by the Union
Section 2 records Parliament’s declaration that Union control of the food industry is expedient in the public interest.
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Statutory text
Bare law
It is hereby declared that it is expedient in the public interest that the Union should take under its control the food industry.
Introduction
This is a legislative declaration about the industry. It supports the Act’s central framework, while the later chapters assign concrete standard-setting and enforcement functions to particular authorities.
Key takeaways
Declaration
The section states the public-interest basis for Union control of the food industry.
How to use the provision
Read section 2 when considering the Act’s allocation of central powers. For an actual licence, standard, inspection or penalty, identify the operative section and current subordinate instrument that supplies the rule.
Official sources
Read the consolidated Act with the enacted and commenced amendments applicable to this section.
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