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Decree on labeling of foodstuffs.

Country/Territory
Slovakia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Collection of Laws No. 127 of 2012.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Food additives Packaging/labelling Internal trade
Geographical area
Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries
Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force on 1 May 2012.
Abstract

This Decree of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, which is composed of 20 articles and four Annexes, regulates labeling requirements for foodstuffs placed on the market, provided to restaurants, hospitals, canteens and other similar mass caterers, advertising or presenting foodtufs intended for the final consumption. Foodstuffs shall be marked on the packaging for the final consumer or mass caterer or on the integral part of the packaging. General labeling requiremements are specified in art. 3, labeling of names of foodstuffs in art. 4, labeling of quantity in art. 4 and 5, date of minimum durability and food consumption in art. 7, instructions for the use of foodstuffs in art. 8. Art. 9-11 contain information on labeling of ingredients.

Full text
Slovak
Website
www.zakonypreludi.sk

References - Legislation

Implements

Act no. 152/1995 on foodstuffs.

Legislation | Slovakia | 1995 (2021)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Inspection, Internal trade, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Decree amending Decree on labeling of foodstuffs.

Legislation | Slovakia | 2013

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Decree on requirements for food labelling.

Legislation | Slovakia | 2015

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX