Ecology Act (No. 463 of 2008). Country/Territory Denmark Document type Legislation Date 2008 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, EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on 1 January 2009. 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 and in adherence to EU regulations in the organic sector. Full text Danish Website www.retsinformation.dk References - Legislation Amends Ecology Act (No. 761 of 2006). Legislation | Denmark | 1999 Keyword: Ecological production/organic production, Authorization/permit, Internal trade, Registration, Inspection, Institution, Food quality control/food safety Source: FAO, FAOLEX