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Decree of the Ministry of Trade and Industry concerning adding of vitamines and certain other substances in foodstuffs (No. 113 of 1998).

Country/Territory
Finland
Document type
Regulation
Date
1998
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Food additives Packaging/labelling Standards
Geographical area
Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Decree will come into force on 1 March 1998.
Abstract

This Decree made pursuant to section 48 of the Food Act of 1995. Section 2 provides for the standardization of the nutrition value contents in food with respect to adding of vitamins and minerals. Vitamins may be added under conditions listed in the Annex and section 3. Section 4 makes provision for indication of vitamins. The Annex indicates the type of foodstuff, the type of vitamin admitted, and recommended minimum and maximum values for vitamin contents in 100 grams of food.

Full text
Swedish

References - Legislation

Implements

Regulations concerning added substances in Foodstuffs (No. 521 of 1992).

Legislation | Finland | 1992

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. 361 of 1995 relative to food.

Legislation | Finland | 1995 (2002) | Repealed

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Processing/handling, Internal trade, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations relative to aromas and its ingredients (No. 522 of 1992).

Legislation | Finland | 1992

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Condiments/herbs/spices, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX