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Codex Alimentarius on edible fat and edible oils.

Country/Territory
Austria
Document type
Miscellaneous
Date
1996
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Codex Alimentarius Food quality control/food safety Oils/oilseeds/fats Standards Milk/dairy products Fraud
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Western Europe
Abstract

The aim of this Codex is to regulate in detail the production and marketing of edible fats and edible oils to ensure the quality of these products. The various kinds of oils and fats are defined at the outset; their preparation and marketing is dealt with in detail. Part 2 contains regulations on margarine products and other fat products, such as fat spreads. The production of spreadable cheese is dealt with in Part 3. Finally, assessment standards are listed, and matters such as damage to health, adulteration and falsification are regulated.

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German