Council Regulation (EC) No. 2991/94 laying down standards for spreadable fats. Country/Territory European Union Document type Legislation Date 1994 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source CELEX-EUR Official Journal L 316, 9 December 1994, pp. 2-7. Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Food quality control/food safety Milk/dairy products Food additives Packaging/labelling Oils/oilseeds/fats Geographical area European Union Countries Entry into force notes This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 1996. Abstract This Regulation lays down standards for spreadable fats. The products referred to in Article 1 may not be supplied or transferred without processing to the ultimate consumer either directly or through restaurants, hospitals, canteens or similar establishments, unless they meet the requirements set out in the Annex. Under article 3 are set the rules for labelling that must contain information on the sales description, the total percentage fat and salt. Full text English Website europa.eu References - Legislation Implemented by Notification relative to EC regulations that complete the Food Act (SFS No. 1243 of 2004). Legislation | Sweden | 2005 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Animal health, Animal feed/feedstuffs Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree amending the Decree establishing requirements for milk and milk products, frozen creams and food fats and oils. Legislation | Czechia | 2004 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Milk/dairy products, Food additives, Standards, Packaging/labelling, Internal trade Source: FAO, FAOLEX Notification No. 1243 of 2005 relative to EC-Directives supplementing the Food Act (1971:511). Legislation | Sweden | 2005 Keyword: Fish products, Food quality control/food safety, Residues, Animal production, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Inspection, Animal health Source: FAO, FAOLEX Ministerial Decree No. 334/1998 amending articles 78 and 81 of the Food Code in compliance with Commission Regulations 2991/94, 577/97 and 1278/97. Legislation | Greece | 1998 Keyword: Codex Alimentarius, Food additives, Food quality control/food safety, Milk/dairy products, Oils/oilseeds/fats, Packaging/labelling, Standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX Spreadable Fats (Marketing Standards) (Wales) Regulations 2001 (S.I. 1361 (W. 89) of 2001). Legislation | United Kingdom | 2001 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Oils/oilseeds/fats, International trade Source: FAO, FAOLEX Spreadable Fats (Marketing Standards) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1999 (S.R. No. 383 of 1999). Legislation | United Kingdom | 1999 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Oils/oilseeds/fats, International trade Source: FAO, FAOLEX Spreadable Fats (Marketing Standards) (Scotland) Regulations 1999 (S.S.I. 34 of 1999). Legislation | United Kingdom | 1999 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Oils/oilseeds/fats, International trade Source: FAO, FAOLEX Spreadable Fats (Marketing Standards) (England) Regulations 1999 (S.I. 2457 of 1999). Legislation | United Kingdom | 1999 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Oils/oilseeds/fats, International trade Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree No. 428 of 1999 relative to spreadable fat products made under the Commodities Act. Legislation | Netherlands | 1999 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Internal trade, Oils/oilseeds/fats Source: FAO, FAOLEX Commission Regulation (EC) 577/97 laying down certain detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) 2991/94 laying down standards for spreadable fats and of Council Regulation (EEC) 1898/87 on the protection of designations used in the marketing of milk and milk products. Legislation | European Union | 1997 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Milk/dairy products, Food additives, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Council Regulation (EC) No. 1234/2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation). Legislation | European Union | 2007 Keyword: Agricultural commodities, Cereals/grains/rice, Oils/oilseeds/fats, Sugar, Fruits/edible nuts, Vegetables/legumes, Viticulture/oenological practices, Meat, Milk/dairy products, Poultry products, Apiculture/sericulture, Sheep/goats, Swine, Internal trade, International trade, Subsidy/incentive, Food security, Non-governmental entity, Business/industry/corporations, Animal production, Textile plants/fibres, Tobacco, Floriculture, Crops/grasses Source: FAO, FAOLEX