Cap. 649 чл. 16Foodborne illnesses.

(1) When the Superintendent of Public Health receives a notification, or on becoming aware of a suspected or confirmed foodborne illness, or when the said Superintendent has reasonable grounds to suspect the existence of a foodborne illness, he shall, when deemed appropriate, notify the Authority to carry out its investigation in accordance with the powers conferred to it by this Act or any other law:

Provided that during all stages of the investigation, the Authority shall keep the Superintendent of Public Health informed on all developments, including the outcome of the investigation.

(2) The Authority shall notify the Superintendent of Public Health when it is informed or on becoming aware of facts which may lead to, or constitute a foodborne illness, for the Superintendent to carry out its own investigation.

(3) The Authority and the Superintendent of Public Health shall establish a cooperation policy to ensure protection against foodborne illnesses and for safeguarding public health.