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Decree relative to food intended for the use of low-energy nutrition for weight reduction (No. 949 of 1998).

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
1998
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Special dietary uses Standards
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
Enters into force on 1 October, 1998.
Abstract

Article 1 defines the application sphere of the Decree. It applies to low-energy diets intended for nutritional use so as to reduce weight but it does not apply to complete low energy alternatives that do not contain a specified amount of calories. Requirements outlined in the First and second Schedule regarding contents of diets shall be met (art. 4). Article 5 concerns the packaging and labeling of diet food and articles 6 and 7 specifies additional labeling requirements for meal substitutes and complete diets respectively (13 articles completed by 2 Schedules)

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

Commission Directive 96/8/EC on foods intended for use in energy-restricted diets for weight reduction.

Legislation | European Union | 1996

Keyword: Special dietary uses, Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX