Food and Drugs (Colouring Matter in Food) Order, 1976 (G.S.I. No. 34 of 1976). Country/Territory Guernsey (UK) Document type Regulation Date 1976 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Food quality control/food safety Food additives Standards Inspection International trade Offences/penalties Geographical area Europe, North Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract This Order, made under the Food and Drugs (Guernsey) Law, 1970, specifies permitted colouring matters and diluents which combined with such colouring matters are permitted to be used in food and prescribes purity criteria for such colouring matters. It allows only sale or importation of food having in it permitted colouring matters within limits by this Order. The Order also lays down certain labelling and advertisement requirements and prescribes methods of analysis. The Order does not apply to food intended for (re)exportation. Full text English Website www.guernseylegalresources.gg References - Legislation Implements Food and Drugs (Guernsey) Law, 1970. Legislation | Guernsey (UK) | 1970 (2011) Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Institution, Inspection, Fraud, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX