Decree No. 67 of 2011 (VII. 13.) of the Ministry of Rural Development concerning the rules of treatment of foodstuff with ionizing radiation. Country/Territory Hungary Document type Regulation Date 2011 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Authorization/permit Condiments/herbs/spices Data collection/reporting Internal trade International trade Packaging/labelling Radiation Registration Standards Treated food Geographical area Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries Entry into force notes On 29 July 2011. Abstract This Decree must be applied to the treatment and marketing of foodstuff and food ingredients treated with ionizing radiation. The list of allowed foodstuff (dried aromatic plants, herbs, spices) to be treated with ionizing radiation and absorbed doses of ionizing energy. The treatment of foodstuff not present in the above list can be authorized by the Central Agricultural Office. Foodstuff may be treated with ionizing radiation only if the conditions of Annex 2 are satisfied. Allowed sources of ionizing radiation are listed in Annex 3. Calculation method of the total average dose absorbed by foodstuff is determined in Annex 4. Treatment with ionizing radiation can be performed only by authorized establishments which must be conform to the "Recommended operational rules of foodstuff irradiating establishments" contained in Annex 5. Full text Hungarian Website kereses.magyarorszag.hu References - Legislation Implements Act No. XLVI of 2008 on food chain and its control. Legislation | Hungary | 2008 (2023) Keyword: Basic legislation, Access-to-information, Codex Alimentarius, Consumer protection, Food quality control/food safety, Offences/penalties, Packaging/labelling, Traceability/product tracing, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, HACCP, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Animal welfare, Pests/diseases, Fertilizers/nutrients, Pesticides, Plant protection, Plant production Source: FAO, FAOLEX Law No. LV. of 1996 on the protection, management and hunting of wildlife. Legislation | Hungary | 1996 (2023) Keyword: Basic legislation, Hunting/capture, Management/conservation, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Protection of habitats, Access-to-information, Institution, Offences/penalties, Ranching/captive breeding, Hunting rights, Liability/compensation, Ecosystem preservation, Data collection/reporting, Community management Source: FAO, FAOLEX Directive 1999/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning foods and food ingredients treated with ionizing radiation. Legislation | European Union | 1999 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Treated food, Radiation, Standards, Inspection, International trade, Packaging/labelling Source: FAO, FAOLEX Directive 1999/3/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the establishment of a Community list of foods and food ingredients treated with ionising radiation. Legislation | European Union | 1999 Keyword: Treated food, Radiation, Standards, Inspection, International trade, Packaging/labelling, Food quality control/food safety Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amends Law No. LV. of 1996 on the protection, management and hunting of wildlife. Legislation | Hungary | 1996 (2023) Keyword: Basic legislation, Hunting/capture, Management/conservation, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Protection of habitats, Access-to-information, Institution, Offences/penalties, Ranching/captive breeding, Hunting rights, Liability/compensation, Ecosystem preservation, Data collection/reporting, Community management Source: FAO, FAOLEX