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Eco-Labelling Ordinance.

Country/Territory
Germany
Document type
Regulation
Date
2002 (2005)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Ordinance on configuration and use of eco-labels.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Ecological production/organic production Packaging/labelling Registration Offences/penalties Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

The present Ordinance lays down various regulations referring to the configuration and use of eco-labelling aimed at the protection of biological foodstuff. The text consists of 5 articles as follows: Shape of eco-labels (1); Use of eco-labels (2); Duty to register (3); Violations (4); Entry into force (5). Two Annexes are enclosed.

Full text
German
Website
www.bmj.de

References - Legislation

Implements

Eco Labelling Act.

Legislation | Germany | 2001 (2021)

Keyword: Ecological production/organic production, Packaging/labelling, Food additives, Food quality control/food safety, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

First Ordinance amending the Eco-Labelling Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 2005

Keyword: Ecological production/organic production, Packaging/labelling, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX