Decree No. 181 of 2003 amending the Decree Spice Preparations made under the Commodities Act (Prohibition of Kava Kava in spice preparations). Country/Territory Netherlands Document type Regulation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Staatsblad No. 181, 8 May 2003, 4 pp. Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Food quality control/food safety Condiments/herbs/spices Authorization/permit Geographical area Benelux, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Entry into force notes Entry into force on 9 May 2003. Abstract The preparations listed in the Schedule of the principal Decree are considered unsafe for human consumption. Kava kava (Piper Methysticum), here inserted in the list of preparations that may not be used in spice preparations, is considered a toxic ingredient. Full text Dutch Website www.overheid.nl References - Legislation Amends Decree No. 56 of 2001 carrying into effect the Decree Spice Preparations made under the Commodities Act. Legislation | Netherlands | 2001 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Novel food, Condiments/herbs/spices, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX