Singapore legislation
Section 11
Section 11
Functions of Authority
(1)
Subject to the provisions of this Act, the functions and duties of the Authority shall be —
to regulate the safety and wholesomeness of food for supply to Singapore;
to promote and regulate animal and fish health, animal welfare and plant health;
to promote, facilitate and regulate the production, processing and trade of food and products related to or connected with the agri-food and veterinary sectors;
to develop, manage and regulate any agrotechnology park, agri-biotechnology park, mari-culture park, fishing harbour, and any other agri-food and veterinary centre or establishment;
to promote the development of the agri-food and veterinary sectors;
to advise and make recommendations to the Government on matters, measures and regulations related to or connected with the agri-food and veterinary sectors;
to represent the Government internationally on matters related to or connected with the agri-food and veterinary sectors; and
to carry out such other functions as are imposed upon the Authority by or under this Act or any other written law.
(2)
The Minister may give such directions, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, as to the performance of the functions and the exercise of its powers by the Authority and the Authority shall give effect to any such directions.
(3)
Nothing in this section shall be construed as imposing on the Authority, directly or indirectly, any form of duty or liability enforceable by proceedings before any court.