The objective of this law is to provide the rules relating to public hygiene and sanitation in rural and urban areas.
The decree covers the powers, organization and operation of the Public Hygiene Police.
This law governs public hygiene in Burkina Faso, in particular hygiene on public roads and squares, the hygiene of swimming pools and bathing areas, homes, food products, water, industrial and commercial facilities, schools, pre-schools and health establishments, public buildings and the natural environment, and noise control. Its main objective is to preserve and promote public health.