Aroma Ordinance. Country/Territory Germany Document type Regulation Date 1981 (2017) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Condiments/herbs/spices Food quality control/food safety Residues Packaging/labelling Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Abstract An Ordinance to regulate the production and trade of aromas. At the outset the Ordinance contains a definition clause relating to various terms employed therein, such as "aromas", "aromatic substances", etc. Article 5 specifies the composition of aromatic substances and lists the minimum amount of substances allowed. The details of packing and labelling are listed in article 4. The Ordinance consists of 7 articles and 5 Annexes. Full text German Website www.bmj.de References - Legislation Amended by Second Ordinance amending the Additives Admissions Ordinance and other Foodstuff Ordinances. Legislation | Germany | 2008 Keyword: Viticulture/oenological practices, Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Breastfeeding/infant food, Internal trade, International trade, Condiments/herbs/spices, Nutrition Source: FAO, FAOLEX Ordinance amending Foodstuff Ordinances. Legislation | Germany | 2008 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Coffee/cocoa/tea, Internal trade, Beverages Source: FAO, FAOLEX