Council Directive 89/108/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to quick-frozen foodstuffs for human consumption.

Subject

Food & nutrition

Keyword

Food quality control/food safety Treated food Processing/handling Hygiene/sanitary procedures Packaging/labelling

Geographical area

European Union Countries

Abstract

This Directive lays down the requirements to be met by quick frozen food for human consumption. The requirements deal with conditions of raw materials used in the manufacture of such foodstuffs and their preparation (temperature, equipment requirements). Rules on packaging and labelling are laid down too.

Full text

English

Website

europa.eu

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Quick-frozen Foodstuffs (England) Regulations 2007 (S.I. No. 191 of 2007).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2007

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Treated food, Packaging/labelling, International trade, Standards, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation amending Regulation on detailed requirements concerning storage and transport of quick-frozen agricultural products and foodstuffs.

Legislation | Poland | 2010

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Treated food, Processing/handling, Hygiene/sanitary procedures

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Quick-Frozen Foodstuffs Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007 (S.R. No. 65 of 2007).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2007

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Treated food, Packaging/labelling, International trade, Standards, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree on quick-frozen foodstuffs.

Legislation | Slovakia | 2012

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Treated food, Processing/handling, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, 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

Regulation on detailed scope and way of marking packaging of some groups and types of agricultural products and foodstuffs not intended directly for consumption.

Legislation | Poland | 2009

Keyword: Apiculture/sericulture, Food quality control/food safety, Internal trade, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 818 of 2012 of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry laying down requirements for deep-frozen foodstuffs.

Legislation | Finland | 2012

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Milk/dairy products, Standards, Treated food, Packaging/labelling, Transport/storage, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on labelling of individual types of food products.

Legislation | Poland | 2014

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Food additives, Milk/dairy products, Sugar, Coffee/cocoa/tea, Beverages

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1355 on labelling of food products, etc.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Packaging/labelling, International trade, Consumer protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree no. 366/2005 on requirements applicable to certain frozen foods.

Legislation | Czechia | 2005 (2023)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Treated food, Processing/handling, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX