The objects of this Bill are to—

(a) provide for the protection of the public against health hazards and fraud in the manufacture, sale and use of food;

(b) provide for a streamlined process for regulatory clearances for regulatory health requirements for food premises;

(c) establish the Food Safety Coordinating Committee and provide for its functions and powers;

(d) provide for health inspection reports and report notices

; (e) establish the National Food Laboratory;

(f) repeal the Food and Drugs Act, 1972 and sections 79 and 83 of the Public Health Act, 1972; and

(g) provide for matters connected with, or incidental to, the foregoing.