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Directive 2009/39/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on foodstuffs intended for particular nutritional uses.

Country/Territory
European Union
Document type
Legislation
Date
2009
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal of the European Union L 124, 20 May 2009, pp. 21-29.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Special dietary uses Standards Internal trade
Geographical area
European Union Countries
Abstract

This Directive concerns requirements to be met by foodstuffs for particular nutritional uses, which are defined as those foodstuffs which, owing to their special composition or manufacturing process, are clearly distinguishable from foodstuffs for normal consumption, which are suitable for their claimed nutritional purposes and which are marketed in such a way as to indicate such suitability.

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Website
europa.eu

References - Legislation

Repeals

Council Directive 89/398/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to foodstuffs intended for particular nutritional uses.

Legislation | European Union | 1989

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

European Union (Foodstuffs Intended for Particular Nutritional Uses) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 169 of 2012).

Legislation | Ireland | 2012

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Internal trade, Food additives, Special dietary uses, Inspection, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on foodstuffs intended for particular nutritional uses.

Legislation | Poland | 2010

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Standards, Special dietary uses, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food for Particular Nutritional Uses (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2010 (S.S.I. No. 48 of 2010).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2010

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Special dietary uses, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food for Particular Nutritional Uses (Miscellaneous Amendments) (England) Regulations 2010 (S.I. No. 295 of 2010).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2010

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Breastfeeding/infant food, Packaging/labelling, Offences/penalties, Nutrition

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food for Particular Nutritional Uses (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2010 (W.S.I. No. 363 (W.45) of 2010).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2010

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Breastfeeding/infant food, Packaging/labelling, Offences/penalties, Nutrition

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food Act (1999)

Legislation | Estonia | 1999 (2021)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Institution, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Processing/handling, Packaging/labelling, Inspection, International trade, Business/industry/corporations, Internal trade, Royalties/fees, Research, Monitoring, Liability/compensation, School feeding, Breastfeeding/infant food, Nutrition

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food for Particular Nutritional Uses Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 (S.R. No. 33 of 2010).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2010

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Breastfeeding/infant food, Packaging/labelling, Offences/penalties, Nutrition

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on foodstuffs and tobacco products.

Legislation | Czechia | 1997 (2021)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Internal trade, Packaging/labelling, Processing/handling, Transport/storage, Offences/penalties, International trade, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 663 on food for special medical purposes.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Classification/declassification, Public health, Breastfeeding/infant food, Nutrition, Special dietary uses, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Regulation (EU) No. 609/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council on food intended for infants and young children, food for special medical purposes, and total diet replacement for weight control.

Legislation | European Union | 2013

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Breastfeeding/infant food, Food additives, Special dietary uses, Standards, Nutrition

Source: FAO, FAOLEX