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Decree No. 1259 of 2001 containing directions for the Food Agency.

Country/Territory
Sweden
Document type
Regulation
Date
2001 (2004)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Institution
Geographical area
Arctic, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Decree defines the duties of the Food Agency and provides for some matters of internal organization. The Food Agency shall be central public body responsible for securing and enhancing food and food products of high quality and the safety of food and food products. The Agency shall have regulatory powers. The Agency shall be managed by a General Director.

Full text
Swedish

References - Legislation

Implements

Food Act.

Legislation | Sweden | 1971 (2005)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Institution, Packaging/labelling, Vending

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Decree (SFS 2007:489) amending Decree (2001:1259) containing directions for the Food Agency.

Legislation | Sweden | 2007

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Inspection, Institution, Policy/planning, Animal welfare, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX