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Ecology Act (No. 118 of 1999).

Country/Territory
Denmark
Document type
Legislation
Date
1999
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Classification/declassification Consumer protection Ecological production/organic production Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Processing/handling Standards Transport/storage
Geographical area
Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
Entry into force the day after official publication on the Gazette.
Abstract

The Act applies to the production, storage, preparation, importation and marketing of organic agricultural and fishery products. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries appoints a representative body for the implementation of the Act's regulations - the Organic Food Council. Authorization and approval of organic food shall be marked accordingly.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.retsinformation.dk

References - Legislation

Amends

Act on subsidy for agriculture structural and organic farming (No. 479 of 1996).

Legislation | Denmark | 1996 | Repealed

Keyword: Basic legislation, Farming, Agricultural development, Agricultural land, Ecological production/organic production, Subsidy/incentive

Source: FAO, FAOLEX