Decree No. 1388 of 1993 relative to residues of plant protection substances in foodstuffs. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 1993 (2000) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Food quality control/food safety Residues Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes This Decree will enter into force at the same date of entry into force of the EEA Agreement in Norway. Abstract This Decree provides for the control of residues of plant protection substances in foodstuffs which includes drinking water and substances used in the production of food. "Plant protection substance" is defined in section 2. The Decree implements legislation of the European Communities so as to carry out obligations of Norway as a member of the European Economic Area. Maximum allowed contents of plant protection substances are specified in the Annexes. Supervision shall be carried out by food control offices at municipal level. References to EC legislation are frequently changed. (7 sections completed by 2 Annexes) 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