Decree on procedures related to the information system on foodstuffs to be applied in case of serious and direct danger to human health.

Subject

Food & nutrition

Keyword

Food quality control/food safety Early warning system Access-to-information

Geographical area

Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries

Entry into force notes

The Decree enters into force on 1 March 2004.

Abstract

This Decree of the Ministry of Agriculture, which is composed of five articles, defines the procedures to be followed in case of serious and direct danger caused by food products to human health and consumers' safety. The procedures are regulated within the food information exchange system. The Decree does not apply to foodstuffs which are contaminated with radioactive substances as a result of radiation disasters.

Full text

Slovak

Website

www.b4b.sk

References - Legislation

Implements

Regulation (EC) No. 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety

Legislation | European Union | 2002 (2019)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Early warning system, Institution, Data collection/reporting, Packaging/labelling, Fraud, Access-to-information, Consumer protection, Processing/handling, Business/industry/corporations, Internal trade, International trade, Liability/compensation, Public health, Residues, Risk assessment/management, Standards, Transport/storage, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Animal welfare, Protection of environment, Agricultural commodities, Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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