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Decree prescribing special conditions for the handling and labelling of eggs and related matters (No. 1544 of 1999).

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
1999
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Packaging/labelling Poultry products
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Decree applies to sorted and unsorted eggs to be placed on the market for sale. The purpose is to secure the hygienic quality of eggs. It implements rules laid down in Attachments to the EEA Agreement. Rules are prescribed for the transportation and storage of eggs (sect. 4), the indication of last date of consumption (sect. 5) and the last date of sale (sect. 6). The State Food Control Agency (sect. 8) shall carry out control.

Full text
Norwegian
Website
www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

Act No. 3 of 1933 relative to the control of food, etc.

Legislation | Norway | 1933 (2000)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food quality control/food safety, Processing/handling, Inspection, Potable water

Source: FAO, FAOLEX