Decree implementing Directive 2007/29/EC, which amends Directive 96/8/EC as regards labelling, advertising or presenting foods intended for use in energy-restricted diets for weight reduction.

Subject

Food & nutrition

Keyword

Special dietary uses Food quality control/food safety Packaging/labelling

Geographical area

Europe, European Union Countries, Southern Europe

Abstract

This Decree amends Decree No. 519 of 1998 by replacing article 4, paragraph 3. According to the new provision, the labelling, advertising and presentation of the products covered by such Decree shall not make any reference to the rate or amount of weight loss which may result from their use.

Full text

Italian

Website

www.comune.jesi.an.it

References - Legislation

Implements

Commission Directive 2007/29/EC amending Directive 96/8/EC as regards labelling, advertising or presenting foods intended for use in energy-restricted diets for weight reduction.

Legislation | European Union | 2007

Keyword: Special dietary uses, Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amends

Ministerial Decree No. 519 implementing Commission Directive 96/8/EC of 26 February 1996 on foods intended for use in energy-restricted diets for weight reduction.

Legislation | Italy | 1998

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Special dietary uses, Packaging/labelling, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX