Erucic Acid Ordinance. Country/Territory Germany Document type Regulation Date 1977 (2006) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleOrdinance on the maximum level of erucic acid in foodstuffs. Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Oils/oilseeds/fats MRL-maximum residue limit Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Ordinance enters into force on 1 July 1977. Abstract The present Ordinance implements the Foodstuff and Articles of Daily Use Act of 15 August 1974. The Ordinance lays down provisions relating to the maximum authorized levels of erucic acid in foodstuff. Article 1 establishes that the Ordinance applies to: 1) edible oils, edible fats and their mixtures, which are delivered as such to the consumer; 2) foodstuffs prepared with the addition of edible oil, edible fats or their mixtures having a total fat content of more than 5 per cent. The text consists of 5 articles. Full text German Website www.bmj.de References - Legislation Implements Foodstuff and Articles of Daily Use Act. Legislation | Germany | 1993 (1997) Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food additives, Fraud, International trade, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Ordinance amending the Honey Ordinance and other Ordinances dealing with food provisions. Legislation | Germany | 2015 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Apiculture/sericulture, Beverages, Fruits/edible nuts Source: FAO, FAOLEX