Food Act (No. 471 of 1998). Country/Territory Denmark Document type Legislation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Basic legislation Agricultural development Consumer protection Food quality control/food safety Internal trade Standards International trade Inspection Hygiene/sanitary procedures Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Entry into force notes Entry into force shall be determined by the Minister for Food, Agriculture and Fisheries. Abstract This Act aims to provide consumers healthy and high quality food, protecting them from fraud in connection with marketing and promoting healthy diets which contribute to ensuring food producers and traders fairness in Danish export. It applies to Food and composition, marketing and labeling of food, Primary production of food, operations of companies, diet and nutrition, authorities and control. Full text Danish Website www.retsinformation.dk References - Legislation Implemented by 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. 335 on dairy products. Legislation | Denmark | 2004 | Repealed Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Nutrition, Packaging/labelling, Milk/dairy products, International trade Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Act on animal diseases and infections (No. 351 of 1999). Legislation | Denmark | 1999 | Repealed Keyword: Pests/diseases, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Certification, Quarantine, Animal reproduction, Marking/identification, Transport/storage, Disinfection/disinfestation, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Drugs, Data collection/reporting Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Food Act (No. 820 of 2011). Legislation | Denmark | 2005 (2011) Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Nutrition, Transport/storage, Packaging/labelling, Processing/handling, Codex Alimentarius, Inspection, International agreement-implementation, International trade Source: FAO, FAOLEX