Food Act.

Subject

Food & nutrition

Keyword

Basic legislation Access-to-information Authorization/permit Certification Data collection/reporting Early warning system/emergency intervention system Food additives Food quality control/food safety Food security GMO Hygiene/sanitary procedures Inspection Institution Internal trade Novel food Offences/penalties Packaging/labelling Processing/handling Registration Standards Transport/storage

Geographical area

Europe, 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.

Full text

Croatian

References - Legislation

Repeals

Foodstuffs hygiene and control Act.

Legislation | Croatia | 1996 | Repealed

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

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 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 analytical methods for spirits and other alcoholic beverages.

Legislation | Croatia | 2005

Keyword: Beverages, Standards, Consumer protection, Inspection

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

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 food additives.

Legislation | Croatia | 2004

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on spirit drinks and alcoholic beverages.

Legislation | Croatia | 2004

Keyword: Packaging/labelling, Classification/declassification, Beverages, Processing/handling, Standards

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

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 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 general labelling or marking of foodstuffs.

Legislation | Croatia | 2004

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

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 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

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 cereals, bakery products, pasta and pasta products.

Legislation | Croatia | 2005

Keyword: Cereals/grains/rice, Processing/handling, Standards, 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 nutrition labelling for foodstuffs.

Legislation | Croatia | 2004

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on food for special dietary needs.

Legislation | Croatia | 2004

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

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 beer and beer with extras.

Legislation | Croatia | 2005

Keyword: Beverages, 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 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 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 | 2006 | Repealed

Keyword: Standards, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending the Food Act.

Legislation | Croatia | 2003 | Repealed

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending the Food Act.

Legislation | Croatia | 2004 | Repealed

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Food Law.

Legislation | Croatia | 2007 | Repealed

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX