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Decree No. 334 of the Cabinet of Ministers validating the Regulation on contamination of foodstuffs and requirements for packaging and labelling of foodstuffs containing acid chemical substances.

Country/Territory
Latvia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2004
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Packaging/labelling MRL-maximum residue limit Public health Pesticides
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Decree establishes mandatory safety requirements applicable at all stages of circulation of foodstuffs related to maximum allowable limits of contamination of foodstuffs that are not representing health and environmental risks, and also requirements for packaging and labelling of foodstuffs that contain from 25% to 90% (not including) acid chemical substances. Samples of fresh fruits and vegetables shall be checked in accordance with guidelines related to maximum residue limits of pesticides. For control of the presence of heavy metals and dioxins shall be performed laboratory tests by Food and Veterinary Service.

Full text
Russian
Website
latvia.news-city.info

References - Legislation

Amended by

Decree No. 234 of the Cabinet of Ministers amending Decree No. 334 of the Cabinet of Ministers validating the Regulation on contamination of foodstuffs and requirements for packaging and labelling of foodstuffs containing acid chemical substances.

Legislation | Latvia | 2005

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Oils/oilseeds/fats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 32 of the Cabinet of Ministers amending Decree No. 334 of the Cabinet of Ministers validating the Regulation on contamination of foodstuffs and requirements for packaging and labelling of foodstuffs containing acid chemical substances.

Legislation | Latvia | 2006

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX