Food Decree (1971:807). Country/Territory Sweden Document type Regulation Date 1971 (2005) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition, Water Keyword Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Inspection Institution Vending Meat Potable water Water supply Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Abstract A Decree to implement provisions of the Food Act (SFS 1971:511) and to further regulate slaughtering and the handling of food and control of food quality and hygiene. The structure of Decree closely follows the structure of the Act as far as treatment of arguments is concerned. Food additives shall be approved by the State Food Inspection Agency, which shall also prescribe food standards in accordance with the Act (arts. 3 to 6). Articles 7 to 26 further regulate the handling of food. Persons ha Full text English/Swedish Website 62.95.69.15 References - Legislation Implements Food Act. Legislation | Sweden | 1971 (2005) | Repealed Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Institution, Packaging/labelling, Vending Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Regulations on certain foreign substances in Food (SLVFS 1993:36). Legislation | Sweden | 1993 (2002) Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Residues, Internal trade, Authorization/permit, Standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulations amending the Regulations (SLVFS 1993:19) on the labelling and presentation of foodstuffs (SLVFS 1998:15). Legislation | Sweden | 1998 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulations on controls of trade in food of animal origin within the European Union (SLVFS 1998:39). Legislation | Sweden | 1998 (2001) Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Meat, Certification, International trade, Authorization/permit, Inspection Source: FAO, FAOLEX