Decree on the implementation of the Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council (EC) on novel foods. Country/Territory Slovenia Document type Regulation Date 2006 (2010) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Food quality control/food safety Novel food Fraud Authorization/permit Procedural matters Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This text entered into force on 22 July 2006. Abstract This Decree defines the procedures for the implementation of the rules contained in the Regulation (EC) No. 258/97 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning novel foods and novel food ingredients. The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food is responsible for the implementation of the above mentioned Regulation 258/97/EC. For new foods and new food ingredients that are put on the market for the first time in the Community on the territory of the Republic of Slovenia, an application must be submitted to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food. The request is submitted by the person responsible for placing the new food on the market (applicant). Full text Slovenian Website www.pisrs.si References - Legislation Implements Regulation (EC) No. 258/97 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning novel foods and novel food ingredients. Legislation | European Union | 1997 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Novel food, Fraud Source: FAO, FAOLEX