Act relative to the protection of denominations, etc. of agricultural products and food and related matters.

Subject

Food & nutrition

Keyword

Food quality control/food safety Certification Packaging/labelling Inspection

Geographical area

Arctic, Europe, EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Abstract

This Act completes the implementation of provisions of Council Regulation (EC) No 2081/92 of 14 July 1992 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and Council Regulation 2082/92 on certificates of specific character for agricultural products and foodstuffs. The Government shall appoint a public body for control of correct implementation of the Regulations. Powers of control of the body to be appointed are specified in section 4. (8 sections)

Full text

Swedish

Website

62.95.69.15

References - Legislation

Implements

Council Regulation (EEC) No. 2081/92 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs.

Legislation | 1992

Keyword: Certification, Standards, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Act (SFS 2009:1424) on the control of protected designations of agricultural products and foodstuffs.

Legislation | Sweden | 2009

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Inspection, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Data collection/reporting, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX