Food Additives Order No. 542.

Subject

Food & nutrition

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

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Entry into force notes

1 June 2013.

Abstract

The Order applies to the additives used in food and foodstuff and sets regulations on the authorized solvents, colouring and additives. The Regulation applies specifically to their extraction, to food enzymes and additivites, to the processing aid and flavouring of food. The purpose of this document is to ensure that human, animal and plant health is protected and that the microbial cultures enlisted on the national Food Authority List are notified and authorized. This list is found at www.foedevarestyrelsen.dk.

Full text

Danish

Website

www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

Directive 2009/32/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the approximation of the laws of the Member States on extraction solvents used in the production of foodstuffs and food ingredients.

Legislation | European Union | 2009

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food Act (No. 46 of 2017).

Legislation | Denmark | 1998 (2017)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Nutrition, Transport/storage, Packaging/labelling, Processing/handling, Codex Alimentarius, Inspection, International trade, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX