Decree No. 1239 of 1997 relative to food hygiene. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 1997 (2000) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition, Water Keyword Hygiene/sanitary procedures Processing/handling Transport/storage Waste management Food quality control/food safety Potable water Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract The scope of this Decree is to secure the hygienic quality of food and to prevent production and placing upon the market of food harmful to public health (sect. 1). Full text Norwegian Website www.lovdata.no References - Legislation Implements Act No. 3 of 1933 relative to the control of food, etc. Legislation | Norway | 1933 (2000) Keyword: Basic legislation, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food quality control/food safety, Processing/handling, Inspection, Potable water Source: FAO, FAOLEX