Act amending the Act on quality of agricultural products and foodstuffs, and some other acts.

Subject

Food & nutrition

Keyword

Food quality control/food safety Poultry products Internal trade Packaging/labelling

Geographical area

Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries

Entry into force notes

The Act enters into force 14 days after publication in the Journal of Laws.

Abstract

This Act is composed of eight articles. Art. 1 amends the Act on quality of agricultural products and foodstuffs. Art. 3 amends the Act on organization of market for milk and milk preserver. Art. 4 amends the Act on products of animal origin. Art. 5 amends the Act on safety of food and nutrition. This Act concerns labeling and packaging of foodstuffs to be delivered as such to the ultimate consumer as well as certain aspects of the presentation and advertising of food products. This Act establishes also rules governing the marketing of eggs. These provisions cover quality characteristics to be met by eggs, as well as marking and packaging requirements.

Full text

Polish

Website

isap.sejm.gov.pl

References - Legislation

Implements

Council Regulation (EC) No. 1234/2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation).

Legislation | European Union | 2007

Keyword: Agricultural commodities, Cereals/grains/rice, Oils/oilseeds/fats, Sugar, Fruits/edible nuts, Vegetables/legumes, Viticulture/oenological practices, Meat, Milk/dairy products, Poultry products, Apiculture/sericulture, Sheep/goats, Swine, Internal trade, International trade, Subsidy/incentive, Food security, Non-governmental entity, Business/industry/corporations, Animal production, Textile plants/fibres, Tobacco, Floriculture, Crops/grasses

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Regulation (EC) No. 589/2008 laying down detailed rules for implementing Council Regulation (EC) No. 1234/2007 as regards marketing standards for eggs.

Legislation | European Union | 2008

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Poultry products, Internal trade, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 2000/13/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the labelling, presentation and advertising of foodstuffs.

Legislation | European Union | 2000

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Packaging/labelling, Internal trade, Fraud

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amends

Act on commercial quality of agri-food products.

Legislation | Poland | 2000 (2022)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Agricultural commodities, Inspection, Internal trade, Standards, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX