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Food Act.

Country/Territory
Croatia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Narodne Novine No. 117, 23 July 2003.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Basic legislation Access-to-information Authorization/permit Certification Data collection/reporting Early warning system Food additives Food quality control/food safety Food security Genetically modified organism (GMO) Hygiene/sanitary procedures Inspection Institution Internal trade Novel food Offences/penalties Packaging/labelling Processing/handling Registration Standards Transport/storage
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Abstract

This Act sets out principles and requirements for the safety, hygiene and quality of food and animal feedstuffs. The provisions of this Act shall be applied to all stages of production, processing, handling, storage and distribution of food and animal feedstuff, with the exception of food and animals intended for private domestic use and consumption. The Act consists of 20 Parts divided into 113 articles. Part 1 contains preliminary matters and definitions of food and terms employed in the text. The Croatian Food Agency is in charge of all issues contained in the Part 2, i.e. risk analysis, risk communication, risk management, precautionary principles, protection of consumers’ interests, etc. Part 3 is dedicated to all requirements related to the food safety and hygiene. Part 4 deals with the import and export of the food; Part 5 to the Register Book for the recording of establishments used in the primary production of the food. Part 6 deals with obligations of the food business operators; Part 7 with the novel food; Part 8 with the food quality; Part 9 with the indication of the traditional reputation of food. Part 10 is dedicated to the designations of origin and geographical indications of food; Part 11 to the declaration, labelling and advertising of food; Part 12 covers official control of food safety; Part 13 deals with the official control of the food quality; Part 14 with the general rules governing the control of food quality. Part 15 sets out the rules for the authorised testing and referens laboratories; Part 16 addresses the crisis and emergency management; Part 17 the quality and safety of animal foodstuff; Part 18 establishes the Croatian Food Agency; finally Part 19 deals with the penalty provisions and Part 20 with the final and transitional provisions.

Full text
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References - Legislation

Repeals

Foodstuffs hygiene and control Act.

Legislation | Croatia | 1996

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Hygiene/sanitary procedures

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Regulation on food for special dietary needs.

Legislation | Croatia | 2004

Keyword: Food additives, Food quality control/food safety, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on toxins, metals, metalloids, and other harmful substances that may be present in food.

Legislation | Croatia | 2005

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Standards, Inspection, Residues, Hygiene/sanitary procedures

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on beer and beer with extras.

Legislation | Croatia | 2005

Keyword: Beverages, Standards, Processing/handling, Packaging/labelling, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on food monitoring necessary to determine the level of nutrients, contaminants, additives and other food ingredients.

Legislation | Croatia | 2004

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Residues, Inspection, Standards, Data collection/reporting, Consumer protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on cereals, bakery products, pasta and pasta products.

Legislation | Croatia | 2005

Keyword: Cereals/grains/rice, Processing/handling, Standards, Food quality control/food safety, Agricultural commodities

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on analytical methods for spirits and other alcoholic beverages.

Legislation | Croatia | 2005

Keyword: Beverages, Standards, Consumer protection, Inspection, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on biscuits and cookie related products.

Legislation | Croatia | 2005

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Standards, Processing/handling, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on quality of eggs.

Legislation | Croatia | 2006

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Inspection, Standards, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the general labelling or marking of foodstuffs.

Legislation | Croatia | 2004

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the safety of objects and materials that are in direct contact with food.

Legislation | Croatia | 2004

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Standards, Processing/handling, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the designations of origin and geographical indications for food.

Legislation | Croatia | 2005

Keyword: Traceability/product tracing, Food quality control/food safety, Standards, Registration, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation related to the fruit jams, jellies and marmalades and sweetened chestnut puree.

Legislation | Croatia | 2006

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Fruits/edible nuts, Processing/handling, Packaging/labelling, Internal trade, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on fruit juices, nectars and its related products.

Legislation | Croatia | 2005

Keyword: Fruits/edible nuts, Processing/handling, Food quality control/food safety, Internal trade, International trade, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the quality of tomatoes.

Legislation | Croatia | 2006

Keyword: Vegetables/legumes, Food quality control/food safety, Standards, Packaging/labelling, Classification/declassification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on maximum residues of veterinary drugs in food.

Legislation | Croatia | 2005

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Residues, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on nutrition labelling for foodstuffs.

Legislation | Croatia | 2004

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on products similar to chocolate, cream products and candy products.

Legislation | Croatia | 2005

Keyword: Coffee/cocoa/tea, Food quality control/food safety, Standards, Beverages

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the quality of beef carcases on the slaughter line.

Legislation | Croatia | 2004

Keyword: Cattle, Slaughtering, Meat, Classification/declassification, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on spirit drinks and alcoholic beverages.

Legislation | Croatia | 2004

Keyword: Packaging/labelling, Classification/declassification, Beverages, Processing/handling, Standards, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on coffee, coffee substitutes and products with coffee and coffee substitutes.

Legislation | Croatia | 2004

Keyword: Coffee/cocoa/tea, Processing/handling, Standards, Packaging/labelling, Beverages

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on olive oils and olive-pomace oil.

Legislation | Croatia | 2006

Keyword: Oils/oilseeds/fats, Processing/handling, Packaging/labelling, Ecological production/organic production, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the specific character of foodstuffs and authorization for the use of "traditional".

Legislation | Croatia | 2005

Keyword: Traceability/product tracing, Packaging/labelling, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Processing/handling, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on food additives.

Legislation | Croatia | 2004

Keyword: Food additives, Food quality control/food safety, Authorization/permit, Classification/declassification, Toxicity/poisoning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on feed additives.

Legislation | Croatia | 2007

Keyword: Public health, Food quality control/food safety, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Animal welfare, Residues, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Act amending the Food Act.

Legislation | Croatia | 2003

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending the Food Act.

Legislation | Croatia | 2006

Keyword: Standards, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending the Food Act.

Legislation | Croatia | 2004

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Food Law.

Legislation | Croatia | 2007

Keyword: Basic legislation, Certification, Consumer protection, Data collection/reporting, Food quality control/food safety, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Packaging/labelling, Offences/penalties, Processing/handling, Standards, Transport/storage, Fraud

Source: FAO, FAOLEX