Domestic food control system in Sri Lanka is based on the Food Act No.26 of 1980 which was amended in 1991and 2001

According to the food Act, Chief food authority is the Director General of Health Services.

Other food authorities are,

• Municipal councils
• Appointed local authorities by the Minister
• Medical Officer of Health (If local authority is not appointed by the Minister in that area)
• Excise commissioner
• DG of customs

Authorized officers under the Food Act. are,

• Medical officer of health
• Food and drug inspector
• Public health inspector
• Veterinary surgeon with regards to meat

There are over 30 regulations gazetted under the food Act for effective control of Foods in domestic market.