Council Directive 79/112/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the labelling, presentation and advertising of foodstuffs for sale to the ultimate consumer.

Subject

Food & nutrition

Keyword

Food quality control/food safety Packaging/labelling

Geographical area

Eastern Europe, Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe

Abstract

This Directive concerns the labelling of foodstuffs to be delivered as such to the ultimate consumer and certain aspects relating to the presentation and advertising thereof. Without prejudice to the Community provisions to be adopted in this field, this Directive shall apply also to foodstuffs intended for supply to restaurants, hospitals, canteens and other similar mass caterers, in so far as the Member States shall so decide. The labelling and methods used must not be such as could mislead th

Full text

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Website

europa.eu

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Decree of the Ministry of Trade and Industry concerning nomination of food and indication of ingredients of food (No. 611 of 1998).

Legislation | Finland | 1998

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Joint Decision No. 525/97 amending article 11 of the Food Code in compliance with Council Directive 97/4/EC amending Directive 79/112/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the labelling, presentation and advertising of foodstuffs.

Legislation | Greece | 1998

Keyword: Codex Alimentarius, Food additives, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Real Decreto Nº 930/1995 - Modifica la Norma general de etiquetado, presentación y publicidad de los productos alimenticios, aprobada por el Real Decreto Nº 212/1992.

Legislation | Spain | 1995 | Repealed

Keyword: Packaging/labelling, Internal trade, Milk/dairy products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Communities (Labelling, Presentation and Advertising of Foodstuffs) Regulations, 2000 (S.I. No. 92 of 2000).

Legislation | Ireland | 2000 | Repealed

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Communities (Labelling, Presentation and Advertising of Foodstuffs) Regulations, 1982.

Legislation | Ireland | 1982 | Repealed

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 152 of 2009 (XI. 12.) FVM of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development on the binding provisions of the Codex Alimentarius Hungaricus.

Legislation | Hungary | 2009 (2014)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Codex Alimentarius, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Communities (Labelling, Presentation and Advertising of Foodstuffs) (Amendment) Regulations, 1995.

Legislation | Ireland | 1995 | Repealed

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food Labelling Regulations 1996 (S.I. No. 1499 of 1996).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1996 | Repealed

Keyword: Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Communities (Labelling, Presentation and Advertising of Foodstuffs) (Amendment) Regulations, 1994.

Legislation | Ireland | 1994 | Repealed

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Real Decreto Nº 212/1992 - Norma general de etiquetado, presentación y publicidad de los productos alimenticios.

Legislation | Spain | 1992 | Repealed

Keyword: Packaging/labelling, Internal trade, Vending, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Communities (Labelling, Presentation and Advertising of Foodstuffs) (Amendment) Regulations, 1991.

Legislation | Ireland | 1991 | Repealed

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Radiation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Directive 1999/21/EC on dietary foods for special medical purposes.

Legislation | European Union | 1999 | Repealed

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Special dietary uses

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1308 on labelling of food products.

Legislation | Denmark | 2005 | Repealed

Keyword: Packaging/labelling, Food additives, Beverages, Fruits/edible nuts, Radiation, Sugar, International trade, Coffee/cocoa/tea, Vegetables/legumes, Consumer protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Commission Directive 99/10/EC providing for derogations from the provisions of article 7 of Council Directive 79/112/EEC as regards the labelling of foodstuffs.

Legislation | European Union | 1999 | Repealed

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 89/395/EEC amending Directive 79/112/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to labelling, presentation and advertising of foodstuffs for sale to the ultimate consumer.

Legislation | European Union | 1989

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Treated food, Radiation, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX