8. Functions of Authority

to act as Authority to regulate in respect of the safety and quality of food in Brunei Darussalam;

to advise and make recommendations to the Government on matters, measures, standards and regulations relating to food and food safety;

to exercise licensing and regulatory functions in respect of food safety aspects of food importation, manufacturing, storage, distribution and exportation;

to ensure regulatory compliance of relevant businesses in respect of food safety standards relating to importation, production, processing, storage, distribution and exportation of food so as to ensure that it is safe and suitable for human consumption;

to protect the health and safety of the public by monitoring and regulating that food in Brunei Darussalam is safe and suitable for human consumption for the purpose of minimising food safety hazards;

to certify or facilitate accreditation by others (third party certification body) in Brunei Darussalam of, persons or facilities related to or connected with food;

to represent the Government internationally on matters relating to food, food safety and on matters that may be included in food standards;

to undertake or facilitate the education and training of persons engaged in the handling or supply of food to enable them to minimise food safety risks;

to develop food education initiatives, including the publication of information to increase public awareness on food safety, food standards and food labels;

to cooperate and collaborate with any relevant public body or other relevant authorities or bodies in the performance of its functions;

to perform such other functions as are conferred on the

the protection of public health and safety;

the protection of public interest;

ensuring food standards in Brunei Darussalam are consistent with those used internationally, based on the best available scientific evidence;

providing services in an effective manner; and

adopting systems and procedures that promote efficiency.

the Authority is deemed to be fulfilling the purposes of this

the provisions of this Act apply to the Authority in respect of such functions.