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European Communities (Labelling, Presentation and Advertising of Foodstuffs) (Amendment) Regulations, 1997.

Country/Territory
Ireland
Document type
Regulation
Date
1997
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Packaging/labelling
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

These Regulations give effect to Commission Directive 94/54/EC as amended by Council Directive 96/21/EC. The effect of these Regulations will be to require a specific indication, on the labelling of foodstuffs, the presence of sweeteners and/or added sugars. The presence of particular sweeteners, such as aspartame and polyols, which may cause adverse effects in some people, must also be indicated. These Regulations should be read together with the Directive.

Full text
English
Website
www.bailii.org

References - Legislation

Amends

European Communities (Labelling, Presentation and Advertising of Foodstuffs) Regulations, 1982.

Legislation | Ireland | 1982

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

European Communities (Labelling, Presentation and Advertising of Foodstuffs) Regulations, 2000 (S.I. No. 92 of 2000).

Legislation | Ireland | 2000

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX