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Decree No. 986 of 2002 relative to cacao- and chocolate products.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Coffee/cocoa/tea Packaging/labelling Standards Beverages
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Decree lays down rules relative to composition and labelling of cacao and chocolate products that are offered for sale: general provisions (art. 2), use of vegetable fats and cacao butter (art. 3), labelling (art. 4); special labelling provisions (art. 5); quality indications (art. 6), control and measures (art. 7), exemptions (art. 8), penalties (art. 9), transitional provisions (art. 10), entry into force (art. 11). Schedules: specific requirements for the composition of chocolate products (I); Criteria for other vegetable substances (II).

Full text
Norwegian
Website
www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

Act No. 6 of 1932 relative to quality control of agricultural products.

Legislation | Norway | 1932 (2011)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX