Council Directive 89/396/EEC on indications or marks identifying the lot to which a foodstuff belongs.

Subject

Food & nutrition

Keyword

Food quality control/food safety Packaging/labelling

Geographical area

European Union Countries

Abstract

This Directive concerns the indication, which allows identification of the lot to which a foodstuff belongs. For the purposes of this Directive, 'lot' means a batch of sales units of a foodstuff produced, manufactured or packaged under practically the same conditions. A foodstuff may not be marketed unless it is accompanied by an indication as referred to in article 1. The lot shall be determined in each case by the producer, manufacturer or packager of the foodstuff in question, or the first seller established within the Community. The indication referred to in article 1 shall be determined and affixed under the responsibility of one or other of those operators. It shall be preceded by the letter 'L' except in cases where it is clearly distinguishable from the other indications on the label. When the foodstuffs are pre-packaged, the indication referred to in article 1 and, where appropriate, the letter 'L' shall appear on the pre-packaging or on a label attached thereto. When the foodstuffs are not pre-packaged, the indication referred to in Article 1 and, where appropriate, the letter 'L' shall appear on the packaging or on the container or, failing that, on the relevant commercial documents. It shall in all cases appear in such a way as to be easily visible, clearly legible and indelible. (8 articles)

Full text

English

Website

europa.eu

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Decree on labelling of foodstuffs and tobacco products.

Legislation | Czechia | 2005

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food (Lot Marking) Regulations 1992 (S.I. No. 1357 of 1992).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1992

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Legislative Decree No. 109 implementing EEC Directives 89/395/CEE and 89/396/CEE concerning the labelling, packaging and advertising of foodstuffs.

Legislation | Italy | 1992 (2009)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food (Lot Marking) Regulations 1996 (S.I. No. 1502 of 1996).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1996

Keyword: Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Communities (Importation of Fish from Third Countries) Regulations, 1997.

Legislation | Ireland | 1997

Keyword: Fish disease, Fish products, International trade, Authorization/permit, Animal health, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Communities (Identification of Foodstuff Lot) Regulations, 1992.

Legislation | Ireland | 1992

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food Act (1999)

Legislation | Estonia | 1999 (2021)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Institution, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Processing/handling, Packaging/labelling, Inspection, International trade, Business/industry/corporations, Internal trade, Royalties/fees, Research, Monitoring, Liability/compensation, School feeding, Breastfeeding/infant food, Nutrition

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food Act.

Legislation | Finland | 2006 (2011)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Processing/handling, Institution, Internal trade, International trade, Packaging/labelling, Traceability/product tracing, Offences/penalties, Animal health

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

Food (Lot Marking) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1996 (S.R. No. 384 of 1996).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1996

Keyword: Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Directive 2011/91/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on indications or marks identifying the lot to which a foodstuff belongs.

Legislation | European Union | 2011

Keyword: Packaging/labelling, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX