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