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Consumer Information Act.

Country/Territory
Germany
Document type
Legislation
Date
2007 (2021)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Act on the improvement of health-related consumer information.
Subject
Livestock, Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Consumer protection Access-to-information Codex Alimentarius Royalties/fees Animal feed/feedstuffs
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
The present Act enters into force on 10 November 2007.
Abstract

The present Act lays down provisions relating to the improvement of health-related consumer information. Article 1 establishes that everyone shall have access to information concerning issues related to the Foodstuff and Feedstuff Codex. In accordance with this law, everyone is entitled to free access to all data about issues verified in Article 2. Conflicting public and private interests that will make exclusion, are verified in Article 3. The text consists of 7 Articles as follows: Scope of application (1); Access to information (2); Exclusion and limitation (3); Application (4); Decision on the Application (5); Granting of information (6); Fees and costs (7).

Full text
German
Website
www.bmj.de

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Consumer Protection Information Act - Fees Ordinance (VIGKostVO M-V).

Legislation | Germany | 2009 (2016)

Keyword: Consumer protection, Access-to-information, Codex Alimentarius, Royalties/fees, Enforcement/compliance, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Consumer Protection Information Fees Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 2012

Keyword: Consumer protection, Access-to-information, Codex Alimentarius, Royalties/fees, Food quality control/food safety, Animal feed/feedstuffs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Consumer Protection Information Fees Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 2008

Keyword: Consumer protection, Access-to-information, Codex Alimentarius, Royalties/fees, Food quality control/food safety, Animal feed/feedstuffs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Saxon Feedstuff Codex Consumer Protection Law.

Legislation | Germany | 2008 (2012)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Consumer protection, Inspection, Royalties/fees, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Basic legislation, Pests/diseases, Drugs, Animal health, Fertilizers/nutrients, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX