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Decree of the Ministry of Trade and Industry concerning process aiding substances in foodstuffs (No. 760 of 1998).

Country/Territory
Finland
Document type
Regulation
Date
1998
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Finlands Författningssamling, No. 754-760 of 1998, pp. 2114-2118.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Food additives Packaging/labelling Standards
Geographical area
Arctic, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force on 27 October 1998.
Abstract

This Decree contains rules relative to substances foreign to foodstuffs that are added in order to aid certain processes within those foodstuffs, such as solvents. The requirements here set out concern use of such subtances, its properties, and labelling. The Ministry may restrict or prohibit the sale of certain solvents. (7 articles completed by a Schedule specifying substances that may be used and the conditions of use)

Full text
Swedish

References - Legislation

Implements

Act No. 361 of 1995 relative to food.

Legislation | Finland | 1995 (2002)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX