European Communities (Labelling, Presentation and Advertising of Foodstuffs) Regulations, 1982. Country/Territory Ireland Document type Regulation Date 1982 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 The purpose of these Regulations is to give effect to Council Directive 79/112/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the labelling, presentation and advertising of foodstuffs for sale to the ultimate consumer. These Regulations provide that food, which complies with the provisions of the Council Directive and with other relevant requirements, may be freely marketed. In addition, the Regulations: (a) require pre-packaged foods, subject to certain exceptions, to be marked or labelled with the name of the food, a list of ingredients the name and address of the manufacturer, packer or seller, particulars of the place of origin and instructions for use and other specified indications; and (b) make separate provisions for the labelling of food which is not pre-packed and certain similar foods, fancy confectionery products, food packed in small packages and food sold in catering establishments. Regulation 6 defines the application sphere of these Regulations. Full text English Website www.bailii.org References - Legislation Implements Council Directive 79/112/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the labelling, presentation and advertising of foodstuffs for sale to the ultimate consumer. Legislation | European Union | 1978 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by European Communities (Labelling, Presentation and Advertising of Foodstuffs) (Amendment) Regulations, 1995. Legislation | Ireland | 1995 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling Source: FAO, FAOLEX European Communities (Labelling, Presentation and Advertising of Foodstuffs) (Amendment) Regulations, 1991. Legislation | Ireland | 1991 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Radiation Source: FAO, FAOLEX European Communities (Labelling, Presentation and Advertising of Foodstuffs) (Amendment) Regulations, 1994. Legislation | Ireland | 1994 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling Source: FAO, FAOLEX European Communities (Labelling, Presentation and Advertising of Foodstuffs) (Amendment) Regulations, 1997. Legislation | Ireland | 1997 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