Section 27: Interpretation.

In this Act -
"Chairman" means the Chairman of the Nigerian Council of Food Science and Technology appointed under section 2 (l) (a) of this Act;
"Council" means the Nigerian Council of Food Science and Technology established under section I (1) of this Act;
"Disciplinary Tribunal" means the Nigerian Council of Food Science and Technology Disciplinary Tribunal established under section 19 (3) of the Act;
"Food Profession" means the profession of food science and technology;
"food professional" means a person who is qualified for the membership of NIFST, admitted and registered by the Nigerian Council of Food Science and Technology for the purpose of this Act;
"Investigating Panel" means the Nigerian Council of Food Science and Technology Investigating Panel established under section 19 (1) of this Act;
"Minister" means the Minister charged with responsibility for matters relating to science and technology;
" NIFST" means the Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology;
"relevant authority" means a body charged with the registration of food premises by either the Federal, State or Local Government; and
"Registrar" means the Registrar appointed by the Council under section 6 (1) (a) of this Act.