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Erucic Acid Ordinance.

Country/Territory
Germany
Document type
Regulation
Date
1977 (2006)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Ordinance 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Repealed by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