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Decree No. 144 of the Cabinet of Ministers validating Mandatory safety requirements for dietary foodstuffs with reduced energetic value and labelling thereof.

Country/Territory
Latvia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2001
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Special dietary uses Packaging/labelling
Geographical area
Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Decree establishes mandatory safety requirements for dietary foodstuffs with reduced energetic value and labelling thereof. The aforesaid foodstuffs shall be destined for special dietary uses and by composition and processing is clearly distinct from common foodstuffs and must be sold exclusively as pre-packed. Label must bear inscription stating energetic value of products, daily consumption rate and, in case of necessity, cooking instructions.

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Website
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