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ACT VI OF 2014 ACT VI OF 2014 BALOCHISTAN FOOD AUTHORITY ACT, 2014 An Act to provide for the safety and standards of food and for establishment of Balochistan Food Authority. [Gazette of Balochistan, Extraordinary, 7th February, 2014] CHAPTER II ESTABLISHMENT OF FOOD AUTHORITY 9. Scientific Panel.---(1) The Food Authority may establish one or more Scientific Panels, which shall consist of the following--- (a) Director General of the Food Authority (Convener); (b) a representative, having background of food science or technology, of an organization established for determining standards and quality of food; (c) a representative, having background of food science or technology, of an organization established for scientific or industrial research on food; (d) a representative, having background of food science or technology, of the National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad; (e) a food technologist or scientist; (f) a medical practitioner registered with Pakistan Medical and Dental Council; and (g) three representatives of the food manufacturers in the relevant field. (2) A Scientific Panel may co-opt any other member from the relevant industry. (3) The Food Authority shall determine the terms and conditions, including tenure of members of a Scientific Panel other than ex-officio members. (4) The Food Authority may refer any matter relating to food to the Scientific Panel for recommendation. (5) The Scientific Panel may, after due deliberations with the relevant industry and consumer representatives, make recommendations to the Food Authority on standards, products, procedures, processes and guidelines in relation to any technical aspect of the food. (6) If the Food Authority does not agree to the recommendations of the Scientific Panel, it may, with reasons, refer the case back to the Scientific Panel for reconsideration. (7) The Scientific Panel shall reconsider the reference and forward its reconsidered recommendations and the Food Authority shall act accordingly.