Decree-Law No. 280 of 18 June 1986 to prescribe emergency measures for the prevention and repression of the adulteration of food. Country/Territory Italy Document type Legislation Date 1986 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Gazzetta Ufficiale della Repubblica Italiana No. 185, 11 August 1986, p. 3. Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Food quality control/food safety Early warning system Fraud Offences/penalties Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract The Act prohibits the use of methyl alcohol and other harmful substances in the preparation of food and beverages. It amends the national penal code by adding article 446 and paragraph 2 to article 448 regarding the penalties in case of contravention. The Act specifies also on the powers of the authorities in charge of inspections and controls. Full text Italian