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Food Act (No. 46 of 2017).

Country/Territory
Denmark
Document type
Legislation
Date
1998 (2017)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Basic legislation Food quality control/food safety Nutrition Transport/storage Packaging/labelling Processing/handling Codex Alimentarius Inspection International trade Data collection/reporting
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
The Minister for Food, Agriculture and Fisheries shall establish entry into force of this Act.
Abstract

In adherence to EU regulations and international agreements, this Act aims to give consumers healthy and high quality food in order to protect them from fraud, including claims in connection with the marketing of food, as well as to promote healthy eating habits, and thereby contribute to ensuring food producers fairly promote Danish export. This is supported through effective hygiene inspections at all stages of production and turnover of food which fees and costs shall be borne by companies producing any product (marking, packaging, food additives) in contact with the traded food. Laboratories undertaking such inspections shall be accredited by the European co-operation following approval. The Minister for Food, Agriculture and Fisheries establishes rules related to required written communication form – which shall now be electronically – and the use of certain IT systems (digital formats, digital signature etc.). Regulations derogating from the signature requirements shall be prescribed in a way that appeals for personal signature cannot be waived for certain documents (Chapter 15a).

Full text
Danish
Website
www.retsinformation.dk

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Order No. 671 on Ministry of Food Appeals Centre functions and powers.

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Enforcement/compliance, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 888 on functions and powers of the Ministry of Food Appeals Centre.

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Enforcement/compliance, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 817 on penalties for breaches of regulation regarding food information to consumers.

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Offences/penalties, Packaging/labelling, Access-to-information

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 442 on trade standards for poultry.

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Poultry products, Standards, Internal trade, Consumer protection, Packaging/labelling, Processing/handling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 909 on commercial standards for eggs.

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Poultry products, Internal trade, Standards, Classification/declassification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 914 on export of food.

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Authorization/permit, International trade, Food quality control/food safety, Meat, Milk/dairy products, Poultry products, Swine, Fish products, Consumer protection, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1013 on mussels.

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Molluscs, Aquaculture, Processing/handling, Certification, Consumer protection, Data collection/reporting, Classification/declassification, Fish products, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Internal trade, Toxicity/poisoning, Standards, Traceability/product tracing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1023 on Food Licensing.

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Data collection/reporting, Registration, Food quality control/food safety, Authorization/permit, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 331 on veterinary monitoring of imported animal-origin food.

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: International trade, Food quality control/food safety, Inspection, Certification, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit, Consumer protection, Fish products, Crustaceans, Molluscs, Meat, Standards, Data collection/reporting, Poultry products, Milk/dairy products, Hunting/capture

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 48 on Food and Veterinary Appeals.

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Dispute settlement, Offences/penalties, Food quality control/food safety, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 947 on payment for food control and live animals.

Legislation | Denmark | 2010

Keyword: Tax/levy, Slaughtering, Certification, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Registration, Data collection/reporting, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1151 on Food Licensing.

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Processing/handling, Registration, Inspection, Internal trade, Hygiene/sanitary procedures

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1144 on labelling regulation.

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Offences/penalties, Packaging/labelling, Access-to-information

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1211 on notification of food originating from Japan.

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Inspection, Toxicity/poisoning, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1404 on functions and powers of the Ministry of Food Appeal Centre.

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1303 on penalties for violation of agricultural product quality and food regulations.

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Agricultural commodities, Consumer protection, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1179 on food control and public notification of their results.

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Consumer protection, Classification/declassification, Access-to-information, Packaging/labelling, Internal trade, Standards, Enforcement/compliance, Hygiene/sanitary procedures

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1114 on Food Additives.

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Food additives, Residues, Treated food, Data collection/reporting, Authorization/permit, Consumer protection, Packaging/labelling, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 53 on approved disinfectants in the food industry.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Processing/handling, Milk/dairy products, Enforcement/compliance, Standards, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 953 on Food Administration Authority's functions and powers.

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Access-to-information, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Inspection, Internal trade, Standards, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Pests/diseases

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 2 on dairy products.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Milk/dairy products, International trade, Nutrition, Classification/declassification, Certification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1261 on hired auditors in poultry slaughterhouses.

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Consumer protection, Food quality control/food safety, Inspection, Poultry products, Slaughtering, Poultry, Education

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1256 on sale ban of certain Baltic Sea catch of salmon and herring for human consumption.

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Diadromous fish, Fishing area, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals, Fish products, Food quality control/food safety, Consumer protection, Marine fishes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 846 on import of food with special restrictions.

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: International trade, Agricultural commodities, Aquatic animals, Cereals/grains/rice, Certification, Codex Alimentarius, Molluscs, Enforcement/compliance, Consumer protection, Crustaceans, Milk/dairy products, Fruits/edible nuts, Equine-animals, Oils/oilseeds/fats, Fish products, Food quality control/food safety, Hormones/steroids, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Poultry products, Treated food

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 579 on materials in contact with food.

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Nutrition, Dispute settlement, Transport/storage, Offences/penalties, Packaging/labelling, Processing/handling, Codex Alimentarius

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 694 on payment for approval and inspection of foodstuff transport equipment.

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Inspection, Certification, Internal trade, Tax/levy, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 776 imposing special conditions on utensils made ​​of polyamide and melamine originating from China and Hong Kong.

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Hazardous substances, International trade, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 335 on dairy products.

Legislation | Denmark | 2004

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Nutrition, Packaging/labelling, Milk/dairy products, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1287 on food safety.

Legislation | Denmark | 2004

Keyword: International trade, Food quality control/food safety, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1170 on food export to (third) developing countries.

Legislation | Denmark | 2010

Keyword: Authorization/permit, International trade, Food quality control/food safety, Meat, Milk/dairy products, Poultry products, Swine, Fish products, Consumer protection, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1165 on veterinary monitoring on imports animal-origin food.

Legislation | Denmark | 2010

Keyword: Authorization/permit, International trade, Food quality control/food safety, Meat, Milk/dairy products, Poultry products, Swine, Fish products, Consumer protection, Apiculture/sericulture, Game, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1166 on imports of food with special restrictions.

Legislation | Denmark | 2010

Keyword: International trade, Agricultural commodities, Aquatic animals, Cereals/grains/rice, Certification, Codex Alimentarius, Molluscs, Enforcement/compliance, Consumer protection, Crustaceans, Milk/dairy products, Fruits/edible nuts, Equine-animals, Oils/oilseeds/fats, Fish products, Food quality control/food safety, Hormones/steroids, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Poultry products, Treated food

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on penal provisions for violation of certain regulations on food hygiene (No. 52 of 2011).

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Offences/penalties, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, International trade, Inspection, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 29 on traceability and provenience labeling of beef.

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Meat, Packaging/labelling, Consumer protection, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Internal trade, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 394 on Food Administration Authority's functions and powers.

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Aquatic animals, Fish products, Enforcement/compliance, Ecological production/organic production, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 395 on Food Regions.

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Classification/declassification, Inspection, Registration, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 887 on the Danish Agricultural Agency's duties and powers.

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Farming, Agricultural development, Fishery management and conservation, Animal production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1203 on Food Administration Authority's functions and powers.

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Aquaculture, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Policy/planning, Codex Alimentarius, Apiculture/sericulture, Inspection, Food quality control/food safety, Animal health, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Pests/diseases, Wildlife products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 38 on the use and application of the use of Key-Hole labeling.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Packaging/labelling, Certification, Royalties/fees, Oils/oilseeds/fats, Food additives, Internal trade, Consumer protection, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 72 on the addition to food of certain substances other than vitamins and minerals.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Food additives, Food quality control/food safety, Inspection, Authorization/permit, Codex Alimentarius

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 134 on approved disinfectants in food.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Processing/handling, Milk/dairy products, Enforcement/compliance, Standards, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 544 on examination for Trichinella in meat.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Certification, Consumer protection, Food quality control/food safety, Game, Inspection, Meat, Pests/diseases, Animal health, Animal welfare

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 308 on the functions and powers of the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Ecological production/organic production, Inspection, Transport/storage, International trade, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Aquaculture, Codex Alimentarius, Packaging/labelling, Food quality control/food safety, Animal health, Animal production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 309 on the Danish Agricultural Agency's duties and powers.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Farming, Agricultural development, Fishery management and conservation, Animal production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 558 on the functions and powers of the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Institution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Aquaculture, Policy/planning, Food quality control/food safety, Codex Alimentarius, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 559 on the Danish Agricultural Agency's duties and powers.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Farming, Inspection, Certification, Agricultural development, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Food quality control/food safety, Animal production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 530 on penal provisions for violation of certain regulations on food hygiene.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Offences/penalties, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, International trade, Inspection, Consumer protection, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 560 on functions and powers of the Ministry of Food Appeal Centre.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 561 on the addition to food of certain substances other than vitamins and minerals.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Food additives, Food quality control/food safety, Inspection, Authorization/permit, Cereals/grains/rice, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Internal trade, Packaging/labelling, Novel food, Treated food, Agricultural commodities

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1134 on the control of salmonella in egg herds and breeding thereof.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Poultry products, Inspection, Consumer protection, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Data collection/reporting, Food quality control/food safety, Poultry, Slaughtering, Pests/diseases, Vaccination, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 954 on Salmonella in cattle.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Meat, Cattle, Consumer protection, Data collection/reporting, Food quality control/food safety, Processing/handling, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Internal trade, Risk assessment/management, Slaughtering, Standards, Animal health, Animal production, Pests/diseases, Disinfection/disinfestation, Vaccination

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 953 on the control of salmonella in egg herds and their breeding.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Consumer protection, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Internal trade, Poultry products, Data collection/reporting, Risk assessment/management, Food quality control/food safety, Animal production, Pests/diseases, Poultry, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1105 on measures of salmonellosis Campylobacter in poultry.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Consumer protection, Poultry products, Inspection, Standards, Internal trade, Poultry, Pests/diseases, Slaughtering, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 921 on certain contaminants in foodstuffs.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Toxicity/poisoning, Consumer protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 913 on the use and application of the Key-Hole labeling.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Packaging/labelling, Certification, Royalties/fees, Oils/oilseeds/fats, Food additives, Internal trade, Consumer protection, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 822 on materials in contact with food.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Internal trade, International trade, Certification, Consumer protection, Food additives, Food quality control/food safety, Research, Toxicity/poisoning, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1198 on infant formulas for infants.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Breastfeeding/infant food, Packaging/labelling, Authorization/permit, Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Nutrition, Standards, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1147 on fruit nectar.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Food additives, Fruits/edible nuts, Packaging/labelling, Consumer protection, Internal trade, Standards, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1140 on international transport of perishable foodstuff.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Transport/storage, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food quality control/food safety, Certification, Inspection, Standards, Packaging/labelling, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 991 on the addition to food of certain substances other than vitamins and minerals.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Food additives, Food quality control/food safety, Inspection, Authorization/permit, Codex Alimentarius, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1370 on fruit nectar.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Food additives, Fruits/edible nuts, Packaging/labelling, Consumer protection, Internal trade, Standards, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1365 on Food Licensing.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Processing/handling, Registration, Inspection, Internal trade, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Consumer protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1376 on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Consumer protection, Certification, Food quality control/food safety, Registration, Standards, Agricultural commodities

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 663 on food for special medical purposes.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Classification/declassification, Public health, Breastfeeding/infant food, Nutrition, Special dietary uses, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 588 on penal provisions for violation of certain regulations on food hygiene.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Offences/penalties, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, International trade, Inspection, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1369 on payment for control of food, feed and live animals.

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Certification, Milk/dairy products, Game, Sheep/goats, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, International trade, Meat, Poultry products, Residues, Royalties/fees, Transport/storage, Swine, Food quality control/food safety, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal production, Animal reproduction, Birds, Ranching/captive breeding, Cattle, Drugs, Poultry, Registration, Research, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1001 on protected description for agriculture and food products.

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Consumer protection, Certification, Food quality control/food safety, Offences/penalties, Registration, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 715 on veterinary controls on import of animal-originating food and on penalties for infringement of related EU legislation.

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Aquaculture, Inspection, Transshipment, Fishery management and conservation, Offences/penalties, Food quality control/food safety, Certification, Consumer protection, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, International trade, MRL-maximum residue limit, Transport/storage, Meat, Poultry products, Fish products, Drugs, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 670 on Food Administration Authority's functions and powers.

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Aquaculture, Monitoring, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Policy/planning, Codex Alimentarius, Apiculture/sericulture, Ecological production/organic production, Food quality control/food safety, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 404 on salmonella in swine.

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Swine, Slaughtering, Food quality control/food safety, Data collection/reporting, Pests/diseases, Inspection, Classification/declassification, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 396 on import of food with special restrictions and penalties for violation of various acts of the EU legislation.

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Aquaculture, International trade, Milk/dairy products, Meat, Poultry products, Consumer protection, Inspection, Crustaceans, Equine-animals, Fish products, Food quality control/food safety, Sheep/goats, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Molluscs, Data collection/reporting, Cereals/grains/rice, Swine, Agricultural commodities, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Poultry, Pests/diseases, Internal trade, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 374 on marking, registering and transport of cattle, pigs, sheep or goats.

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Packaging/labelling, Registration, Transport/storage, Cattle, Swine, Sheep/goats, Internal trade, Certification, Inspection, Food quality control/food safety, Marking/identification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 669 on the Danish Agricultural Agency's duties and powers.

Legislation | Denmark | 2012

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Subsidy/incentive, Internal trade, Food quality control/food safety, Registration, Policy/planning, Fish products, Animal production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1649 on payment for control of food, feed and live animals.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Certification, Milk/dairy products, Game, Sheep/goats, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, International trade, Meat, Poultry products, Residues, Royalties/fees, Transport/storage, Swine, Food quality control/food safety, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal production, Animal reproduction, Birds, Ranching/captive breeding, Cattle, Drugs, Poultry, Registration, Research, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1512 on measures taken on salmonellosis in poultry and Salmonella and Campylobacter in slaughter poultry.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Consumer protection, Poultry products, Inspection, Standards, Internal trade, Poultry, Pests/diseases, Slaughtering, Animal health, Drugs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1308 on labelling of food products.

Legislation | Denmark | 2005

Keyword: Packaging/labelling, Food additives, Beverages, Fruits/edible nuts, Radiation, Sugar, International trade, Coffee/cocoa/tea, Vegetables/legumes, Consumer protection, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 220 on veterinary controls on import of animal-originating food and on penalties for infringement of related EU legislation.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Aquaculture, Inspection, Transshipment, Fishery management and conservation, Offences/penalties, Food quality control/food safety, Certification, Consumer protection, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, International trade, MRL-maximum residue limit, Transport/storage, Meat, Poultry products, Fish products, Traceability/product tracing, Drugs, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 25 on veterinary controls on import of animal-originating food and on penalties for infringement of related EU legislation.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Aquaculture, Inspection, Transshipment, Fishery management and conservation, Offences/penalties, Food quality control/food safety, Certification, Consumer protection, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, International trade, MRL-maximum residue limit, Transport/storage, Meat, Poultry products, Fish products, Traceability/product tracing, Drugs, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food Additives Order No. 542.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Biosecurity, Consumer protection, Data collection/reporting, Food additives, Food quality control/food safety, Public health, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Internal trade, Meat, Toxicity/poisoning, Processing/handling, Treated food

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 647 on import of food with special restrictions and penal provisions for the violation of various EU laws.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Authorization/permit, Toxicity/poisoning, Residues, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Consumer protection, Inspection, Pests/diseases, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1007 on Food Licensing.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Processing/handling, Registration, Inspection, Internal trade, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Consumer protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1004 on food control and public notification of their results.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Consumer protection, Classification/declassification, Access-to-information, Packaging/labelling, Internal trade, Standards, Hygiene/sanitary procedures

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 641 on penalties for infringement of certain regulations on genetically modified food.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), Traceability/product tracing, Packaging/labelling, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 643 on penalties for infringement of Regulation on novel foods and novel food ingredients.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Novel food, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1312 on labelling of food products.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Packaging/labelling, Food additives, Beverages, Fruits/edible nuts, Radiation, Sugar, International trade, Coffee/cocoa/tea, Vegetables/legumes, Consumer protection, Fish products, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1281 on traceability and provenience labeling of beef.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Meat, Packaging/labelling, Consumer protection, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Internal trade, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1194 on addition of nutrients to food.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Food additives, Nutrition, Treated food, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1225 on use and control of the principles of good laboratory practice (GLP) for food and GLP inspection and fees.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Inspection, Standards, Enforcement/compliance, Food quality control/food safety, Research

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 234 on labelling of food products.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Packaging/labelling, International trade, Consumer protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 722 on export of food.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Authorization/permit, International trade, Food quality control/food safety, Meat, Milk/dairy products, Poultry products, Swine, Fish products, Consumer protection, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 774 on honey.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Apiculture/sericulture, Packaging/labelling, Internal trade, Consumer protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 889 on addition of nutrients to food.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Food additives, Packaging/labelling, Consumer protection, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 855 on penalties for infringement of indication of country of origin, place of provenance of pork, mutton, goat and poultry meat.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Offences/penalties, Poultry products, Swine, Sheep/goats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 971 on import of food with special restrictions and on penal provisions for the violation of various EU laws.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Authorization/permit, Toxicity/poisoning, Residues, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Consumer protection, Inspection, Standards, Pests/diseases, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1280 on salmonella in swine.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Swine, Slaughtering, Food quality control/food safety, Data collection/reporting, Pests/diseases, Inspection, Classification/declassification, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 31 on Veterinarian inspection.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Inspection, Farming, Subsidy/incentive, Agricultural development, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Milk/dairy products, Packaging/labelling, Food quality control/food safety, Animal production, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1545 on payment for control of food, feed and live animals.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Certification, Milk/dairy products, Game, Sheep/goats, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, International trade, Meat, Poultry products, Residues, Royalties/fees, Transport/storage, Swine, Food quality control/food safety, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal production, Animal reproduction, Birds, Equine-animals, Ranching/captive breeding, Cattle, Drugs, Poultry, Registration, Research, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 909 on import of food with special restrictions and penal provisions for the violation of various EU laws.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Authorization/permit, Toxicity/poisoning, Residues, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Consumer protection, Inspection, Pests/diseases, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 892 on import of food with special restrictions and penal provisions for the violation of various EU laws.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Authorization/permit, Toxicity/poisoning, Residues, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Consumer protection, Inspection, Pests/diseases, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 964 on import of food with special restrictions and on penal provisions for the violation of various EU laws.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Authorization/permit, Toxicity/poisoning, Residues, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Consumer protection, Inspection, Pests/diseases, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 886 on Salmonella in cattle.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Meat, Food quality control/food safety, Slaughtering, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Cattle, Classification/declassification, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1166 on nutrient addition to food.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Food additives, Packaging/labelling, Consumer protection, Authorization/permit, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 164 on veterinary controls on import of animal-originating food and on penalties for infringement of related EU legislation.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Aquaculture, Inspection, Transshipment, Fishery management and conservation, Offences/penalties, Food quality control/food safety, Certification, Consumer protection, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, International trade, MRL-maximum residue limit, Transport/storage, Meat, Poultry products, Fish products, Traceability/product tracing, Game, Drugs, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 368 on veterinary controls on import of animal-originating food and on penalties for infringement of related EU legislation.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Offences/penalties, Food quality control/food safety, Certification, Consumer protection, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, International trade, MRL-maximum residue limit, Transport/storage, Meat, Poultry products, Fish products, Traceability/product tracing, Game, Drugs, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 351 on Salmonella in cattle.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Meat, Food quality control/food safety, Slaughtering, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Cattle, Classification/declassification, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 472 on import of food with special restrictions and on penal provisions for the violation of various EU laws.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Authorization/permit, Toxicity/poisoning, Residues, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Consumer protection, Inspection, Standards, Pests/diseases, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 511 on the functions and powers of the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Institution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Aquaculture, Policy/planning, Food quality control/food safety, Codex Alimentarius, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 513 on functions and powers of the Ministry of Environment and Food Appeals Centre.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1090 on marking, registering and transport of cattle, pigs, sheep or goats.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Consumer protection, Packaging/labelling, Registration, Transport/storage, Cattle, Swine, Sheep/goats, Internal trade, Certification, Inspection, Food quality control/food safety, Marking/identification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1168 on import of food with special restrictions and on penal provisions for the violation of various EU laws.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Authorization/permit, Toxicity/poisoning, Residues, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Consumer protection, Inspection, Standards, Pests/diseases, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1183 on salmonella in swine.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Swine, Slaughtering, Food quality control/food safety, Data collection/reporting, Pests/diseases, Inspection, Classification/declassification, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 227 on the control of salmonella in egg herds and breeding thereof.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Poultry products, Inspection, Consumer protection, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Data collection/reporting, Food quality control/food safety, Poultry, Slaughtering, Pests/diseases, Vaccination, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 978 on mussels.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Inspection, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food quality control/food safety, Molluscs, Standards, Classification/declassification, Toxicity/poisoning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 979 on import of food with special restrictions and on penal provisions for the violation of various EU laws.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Toxicity/poisoning, Residues, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Consumer protection, Inspection, Standards, Pests/diseases, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1192 on Salmonella in cattle.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Meat, Food quality control/food safety, Consumer protection, Inspection, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Cattle, Slaughtering

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1465 on food supplements.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Consumer protection, Food additives, Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Nutrition

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1468 on protective measures in outbreaks of low pathogenic avian influenza of type H5/H7 in poulty and other captive birds.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Birds, Hygiene/sanitary procedures

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1480 on the control of swine vesicular disease.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Vaccination, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1425 on approval of consultants in the food sector.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Certification, Data collection/reporting, Procedural matters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 512 on the Danish Agricultural Agency's duties and powers.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Farming, Agricultural development, Inspection, Certification, Fishery management and conservation, Food quality control/food safety, Animal production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 707 on the addition of vitamins and minerals to foodstuffs.

Legislation | Denmark | 2023

Keyword: Food additives, Food quality control/food safety, Data collection/reporting, Nutrition, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1073 on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs.

Legislation | Denmark | 2017

Keyword: Consumer protection, Certification, Food quality control/food safety, Registration, Standards, Agricultural commodities

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1360 on dairy products etc.

Legislation | Denmark | 2016

Keyword: Milk/dairy products, International trade, Nutrition, Classification/declassification, Certification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1629 on payment for food, feed and live animals control.

Legislation | Denmark | 2019

Keyword: Tax/levy, Slaughtering, Certification, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Registration, Data collection/reporting, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1590 on payment for approval and inspection transport equipment for perishable foodstuff.

Legislation | Denmark | 2019

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Inspection, Certification, Internal trade, Royalties/fees, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 681 on materials in contact with food and penalties for the violation of related EU legislation.

Legislation | Denmark | 2020

Keyword: Internal trade, International trade, Certification, Consumer protection, Food additives, Food quality control/food safety, Research, Toxicity/poisoning, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 596 on the functions and powers of the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration .

Legislation | Denmark | 2020

Keyword: Institution, Food quality control/food safety, Codex Alimentarius

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 727 on export of food and food contact materials.

Legislation | Denmark | 2020

Keyword: Authorization/permit, International trade, Food quality control/food safety, Meat, Poultry products, Swine, Fish products, Consumer protection, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 406 on veterinary control of imports of food of animal-origin and penalties for the violation of related EU legislation.

Legislation | Denmark | 2019

Keyword: Authorization/permit, International trade, Food quality control/food safety, Meat, Milk/dairy products, Poultry products, Swine, Fish products, Consumer protection, Apiculture/sericulture, Game, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 456 on penalties for violation of certain regulations on food hygiene.

Legislation | Denmark | 2019

Keyword: Offences/penalties, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, International trade, Inspection, Consumer protection, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1355 on labelling of food products, etc.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Packaging/labelling, International trade, Consumer protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 732 on mussels.

Legislation | Denmark | 2020

Keyword: Aquaculture, Inspection, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food quality control/food safety, Molluscs, Standards, Classification/declassification, Toxicity/poisoning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1247 on Food Additives.

Legislation | Denmark | 2018

Keyword: Food additives, Residues, Treated food, Data collection/reporting, Authorization/permit, Consumer protection, Packaging/labelling, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1352 on Food Licensing.

Legislation | Denmark | 2019

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Processing/handling, Registration, Inspection, Internal trade, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Consumer protection, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1397 on food control and public notification of their results.

Legislation | Denmark | 2019

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Consumer protection, Classification/declassification, Access-to-information, Packaging/labelling, Internal trade, Standards, Hygiene/sanitary procedures

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1349 on on the import of food with special restrictions and penalties for the infringement of EU legislation.

Legislation | Denmark | 2019

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Inspection, Toxicity/poisoning, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1426 on salmonella in swine.

Legislation | Denmark | 2018

Keyword: Swine, Slaughtering, Food quality control/food safety, Data collection/reporting, Pests/diseases, Inspection, Classification/declassification, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1629 on payment for control of food, feed and live animals etc.

Legislation | Denmark | 2019

Keyword: Certification, Milk/dairy products, Game, Sheep/goats, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, International trade, Meat, Poultry products, Residues, Royalties/fees, Transport/storage, Swine, Food quality control/food safety, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal production, Animal reproduction, Birds, Equine-animals, Ranching/captive breeding, Cattle, Drugs, Poultry, Registration, Research, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 726 on the addition to food of certain substances other than vitamins and minerals.

Legislation | Denmark | 2020

Keyword: Food additives, Food quality control/food safety, Inspection, Authorization/permit, Cereals/grains/rice, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Internal trade, Packaging/labelling, Novel food, Treated food, Agricultural commodities

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 238 on the use of the Keyhole symbol on food products.

Legislation | Denmark | 2018

Keyword: Vending, Packaging/labelling, Certification, Royalties/fees, Oils/oilseeds/fats, Food additives, Internal trade, Consumer protection, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 859 on approved disinfectants in food.

Legislation | Denmark | 2019

Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Authorization/permit, Processing/handling, Milk/dairy products, Enforcement/compliance, Standards, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1487 on risk management measures for the marketing of certain fish species originating in the Baltic Sea Region.

Legislation | Denmark | 2016

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Diadromous fish, Fishing area, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals, Fish products, Food quality control/food safety, Consumer protection, Marine fishes, Risk assessment/management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1136 on commercial standards for eggs.

Legislation | Denmark | 2016

Keyword: Poultry products, Internal trade, Standards, Classification/declassification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1273 on the Danish Agricultural Agency's duties and powers.

Legislation | Denmark | 2017

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Farming, Agricultural development, Inspection, Certification, Fishery management and conservation, Food quality control/food safety, Animal production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 599 on the typing of salmonella positive self-control samples.

Legislation | Denmark | 2023

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Inspection, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 813 on international transport of perishable foodstuff.

Legislation | Denmark | 2022

Keyword: Transport/storage, Packaging/labelling, Authorization/permit, Standards, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food quality control/food safety, Certification, International trade, Meat, Milk/dairy products, Fish products, Vegetables/legumes, Beverages

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1349 on imports of food with special restrictions and on penalties for the infringement of various EU acts.

Legislation | Denmark | 2019

Keyword: International trade, Agricultural commodities, Aquatic animals, Cereals/grains/rice, Certification, Codex Alimentarius, Molluscs, Enforcement/compliance, Consumer protection, Crustaceans, Milk/dairy products, Fruits/edible nuts, Equine-animals, Oils/oilseeds/fats, Fish products, Food quality control/food safety, Hormones/steroids, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Poultry products, Treated food

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Act relevant to taxation (No. 1336 of 2008).

Legislation | Denmark | 2008

Keyword: Tax/levy, Governance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending the Food Act, on Trade Licenses Act on food stores and the Act on the restaurant and hotel business (No. 1549 of 2006).

Legislation | Denmark | 2006

Keyword: Internal trade, Offences/penalties, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending the Food Act and other Acts (No. 110 of 2008).

Legislation | Denmark | 2008

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Inspection, Offences/penalties, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on animal diseases and infections (No. 351 of 1999).

Legislation | Denmark | 1999

Keyword: Pests/diseases, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Certification, Quarantine, Animal reproduction, Marking/identification, Transport/storage, Disinfection/disinfestation, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Drugs, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on Act amending the Health Act, the licensing of health professionals and healthcare Act and the Food Act (No. 538 of 2008).

Legislation | Denmark | 2008

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Consumer protection, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending the Food Act, Fisheries Act and Act relevant to food trade licenses (No. 604 of 2011).

Legislation | Denmark | 2011

Keyword: Data collection/reporting, Internal trade, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Consumer protection, Registration, Inspection, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending the Food Act (No. 163 of 2010).

Legislation | Denmark | 2010

Keyword: Institution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Food quality control/food safety, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending the Food Act (No. 96 of 2009).

Legislation | Denmark | 2009

Keyword: Inspection, Access-to-information, Data collection/reporting, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending the Food Act (No. 488 of 2009).

Legislation | Denmark | 2009

Keyword: Access-to-information, Inspection, Data collection/reporting, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending various provisions in areas of the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries for mandatory digital communication (No. 1459 of 2013).

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Data collection/reporting, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Ecological production/organic production, Consumer protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX