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4. The Animal Slaughter (Restriction) and Meat Control Act 1957: This
Act provides for the restrictions applied to the slaughter of animals and
the consumption of meat as per Sections 2 to 5.
12. The Radiation Protection Act, 1987: Under this Act, the Institute of
Food and Radiation Biology (IFRB) of Bangladesh Atomic Energy
Commission is primarily involved in food irradiation research and
development in the country
5. Ministry of Industry:
● Ministry of Industry is responsible for the Standardization,
Certification Marks and Monitoring quality control of food items
through its BSTI.
● BSTI is responsible for implementing food regulations in
Bangladesh.
6. Ministry of Agriculture:
● Ministry of Agriculture is also involved in maintaining safety and
quality of food through good agricultural practices like optimum
use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, preservation and supply of
seeds.
● Approval of pesticides is a responsibility of this Ministry.