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Additives Admission Ordinance.

Country/Territory
Germany
Document type
Regulation
Date
1998
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Bundesgesetzblatt, Part I, No. 8, 5 February 1998, pp. 230-294.
Long title
Ordinance on admission of additives in foodstuff and Amendment of various Ordinances on additives in foodstuff.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Food additives Packaging/labelling Breastfeeding/infant food Authorization/permit Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
This Ordinance enters into force on 6 February 1998.
Abstract

The present Ordinance is contained in article 1 of the Ordinance of 29 January 1998 (BGBl. I 230) on the re-organization of food additives provisions. In particular, it regulates the admission of additives in foodstuffs. The Ordinance contains at the outset a definition clause relating to various terms therein employed, such as for example "untreated foodstuffs", "maximum quantity of additives", " additives without sugar", etc. Thereafter, the Ordinance deals with issues such as colouring agents, sweetening substances, other additives, additives for infant food, maximum additive limits, packing and labelling. Article 10 deals with penalties in case of violations. The text consists of 10 articles and 7 Annexes.

Full text
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References - Legislation

Amends

Butter Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 1997 (2021)

Keyword: Milk/dairy products, Oils/oilseeds/fats, Packaging/labelling, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Standards, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Egg and Egg Products Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 1993 (2007)

Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Poultry products, Food additives, Packaging/labelling, International trade, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Mineral and Table Waters Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 1984 (2017)

Keyword: Potable water, Mineral water, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Extracts Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 1991 (2011)

Keyword: Food additives, Packaging/labelling, Residues, Offences/penalties, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX