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Decree (2009: 1426) with instructions for the Swedish National Food Agency.

Country/Territory
Sweden
Document type
Regulation
Date
2009 (2020)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Food & nutrition
Keyword
Sustainable development Food quality control/food safety Nutrition Institution Inspection Access-to-information Consumer protection Governance
Geographical area
Arctic, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

The present Decree lays down rules on the functions, tasks and duties of the Swedish National Food Agency (Livsmedelsverket). The Agency shall work in the interests of consumers for healthy dietary habits, safe foods and fair practices in the food trade. Its authority also covers drinking water. The Agency is also the competent authority in relation to a series of EU regulations in the food sector, and is the competent authority when it comes to environmental issues in the food sector. Among other things, the Agency shall: 1. Work for a risk-based, efficient and equal food control throughout the country; 2. Lead, coordinate and follow up on food control; 3. Conduct surveys of food and eating habits, perform analyzes, develop methodologies, and perform risk and benefit assessments in the food sector; 4. Inform consumers, businesses and other stakeholders on the current legislation, dietary guidelines and other important aspects of the food sector; 5. Facilitate and create favorable conditions for businesses in the food sector; 6. Work for exporting food companies to meet specific requirements that importing countries can set; 7. Coordinate infant nutrition issues including breastfeeding; 8. Promote consumers', especially children's and young people's opportunities to make informed choices when it comes to healthy and safe food; 9. Encourage the development of meals in healthcare, education and elderly care; 10. Promote the environmental quality goals set by the parliament and, if necessary, propose environmental measures.

Full text
Swedish
Website
www.livsmedelsverket.se

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Regulation on fees for export approval (LIVSFS 2010:10).

Legislation | Sweden | 2010

Keyword: International trade, Royalties/fees, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX