Cocoa and Chocolate Products Regulations 2001 (L.N. No. 317 of 2001). Country/Territory Malta Document type Regulation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Supplement to the Government Gazette of 2001, pp. B 3464- B 3472. Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Food quality control/food safety Coffee/cocoa/tea Oils/oilseeds/fats Standards Packaging/labelling Beverages Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Entry into force notes For entry into force please see regulation 1. Abstract These Regulations provide for the use of ingredients in, and the labelling and marketing of cocoa and chocolate products intended for human consumption as defined in the First Schedule. No person may place on the market any chocolate product, which does not conform the definitions and rules laid down in these Regulations. Vegetable products other than cocoa butter listed in the Second Schedule may be added to specified cocoa and chocolate products in the First Schedule. Such products may be placed on the market provided that they are labelled so as to clearly state that they contain vegetable fats other than cocoa butter (reg. 2). Regulation 3 contains rules relative to the labelling of chocolate products. Full text English References - Legislation Implements Product Safety Act (No. V of 2001). Legislation | Malta | 2001 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Internal trade, International trade, Hazardous substances Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Cocoa and Chocolate Products (Repeal) Regulations, 2007 (L.N. 180 of 2007). Legislation | Malta | 2007 Keyword: Coffee/cocoa/tea, Beverages Source: FAO, FAOLEX