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Decision No. 102 of 1997 of the Ministry of Trade and Industry concerning the use of polydecene as a food additive.

Country/Territory
Finland
Document type
Regulation
Date
1997
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Food additives
Geographical area
Arctic, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

In selling and using polydecene, any regulations and rules issued in regard of food additives under the Food Law shall be observed. The maximum quantities of polydecene authorized for use as a glazing agent are 3 g/kg on sweets and chewing gums and 5 g/kg on raisins. In labelling a foodstuff containing polydecene, the use of polydecene shall be indicated in the list of ingredients by applying to it the group name ‘glazing agents’ and the name ‘polydecene’.

Full text
English
Website
www.finlex.fi

References - Legislation

Implements

Act No. 361 of 1995 relative to food.

Legislation | Finland | 1995 (2002)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Processing/handling, Internal trade, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX