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Council Directive 88/388/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to flavourings for use in foodstuffs and to source materials for their production.

Country/Territory
European Union
Document type
Legislation
Date
1988
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
CELEX-EUR Official Journal L 184, 15 July 1988, pp. 61-66.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Food additives Standards Packaging/labelling Internal trade
Geographical area
European Union Countries
Abstract

This Directive shall apply to 'flavourings' used or intended for use in or on foodstuffs to impart odour or taste, and to source materials used for the production of flavourings. Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that flavourings may not be marketed or used if they do not comply with the rules laid down in this Directive. Under Annex I are set the maximum limits for certain substances obtained from flavourings and other food ingredients with flavouring properties present in foodstuffs as consumed in which flavourings have been used.

Full text
English
Website
europa.eu

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Flavourings in Food Regulations 1992 (S.I. No. 1971 of 1992).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1992

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Legislative Decree No. 107 implementing Directives No. 88/388/CEE and 91/71/CEE on flavourings to be used in foodstuffs and on the substances to be used for the production of flavourings.

Legislation | Italy | 1992

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Standards, Packaging/labelling, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Flavourings in Food (Amendment) Regulations 1994 (S.I. No. 1486 of 1994).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1994

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation (EC) No. 2232/96 of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down a Community procedure for flavouring substances used or intended for use in or on foodstuffs.

Legislation | European Union | 1996

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Communities (Flavourings for Use in Foodstuffs for Human Consumption) Regulations, 1992.

Legislation | Ireland | 1992

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1308 on labelling of food products.

Legislation | Denmark | 2005

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX