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Decree on compulsory indications on the labelling of virgin olive oil and extra virgin olive oil.

Country/Territory
Italy
Document type
Regulation
Date
2007
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Gazzetta Ufficiale della Repubblica Italiana No. 243, 18 October 2007.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Packaging/labelling Oils/oilseeds/fats Traceability/product tracing Offences/penalties Food quality control/food safety
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
The Decree enters into force on 16 January 2008.
Abstract

This Decree specifies the indications that must be shown on the labelling of virgin olive oil and extra virgin olive oil, so as to ensure traceability of such products. To guarantee compliance with these provisions, checks shall be carried out by the Central Inspectorate for the Control of Agricultural Products and Foodstuffs. In case of infringement, the penalties set out in article 18, paragraph 2 of Legislative Decree No. 109 of 1992 shall be applied.

Full text
Italian
Website
www.comune.jesi.an.it

References - Legislation

Implements

Legislative Decree No. 109 implementing EEC Directives 89/395/CEE and 89/396/CEE concerning the labelling, packaging and advertising of foodstuffs.

Legislation | Italy | 1992 (2009)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Decree laying down implementing rules on the control of labelling of olive oil.

Legislation | Italy | 2008

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX