Decree on the arrangement of the functions referred to in Regulation (EC) No. 178/2002 as regards risk assessment in the food chain.

Subject

Food & nutrition

Keyword

Food quality control/food safety Early warning system/emergency intervention system Institution

Geographical area

Europe, European Union Countries, Southern Europe

Abstract

This Decree entrusts to the National Committee on Food Safety and to the Committee on Food Strategy the tasks referred to in Regulation (EC) No. 178/2002 in matters related to food safety. The aim is to ensure the coordination of those functions at the national level, with particular regard to risk assessment.

Full text

Italian

Website

www.comune.jesi.an.it

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

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Early warning system/emergency intervention system, Institution, Data collection/reporting, Packaging/labelling, Animal feed/feedstuffs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX