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Food Safety Act, 2002 (Act No. XIV of 2002).

Country/Territory
Malta
Document type
Legislation
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Supplement to the Government Gazette of 2002, pp. A 1196-A 1234.
Long title
An Act to make provision for any matter related to food safety and to establish a Food Safety Commission, to introduce new provisions for enforcement in relation to food, and to repeal the Food, Drugs and Drinking Water Act.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Basic legislation Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Institution Inspection Internal trade International trade Packaging/labelling Data collection/reporting
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
All provisions of the Act enter into force on 13 September 2002 (L.N. 262 of 2002).
Abstract

An Act to provide for matters of food safety in relation to all food products, whether produced in Malta, imported into Malta or exported therefrom.

Full text
English
Website
www.legal-malta.com

References - Legislation

Amends

Food, Drugs and Drinking Water Act.

Legislation | Malta | 1972 (2002)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Meat, Milk/dairy products, Inspection, Slaughtering, Offences/penalties, Internal trade, Authorization/permit, Fraud, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Kava-Kava Regulations, 2004.

Legislation | Malta | 2004

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Internal trade, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Trading Regulations, 2004 (L.N. 315 of 2004).

Legislation | Malta | 2004

Keyword: International trade, Food quality control/food safety, Certification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Quality of Water Intended for Human Consumption Regulations, 2004.

Legislation | Malta | 2004

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Potable water, Standards, Water supply, Water quality standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Quick Frozen Food Regulations, 2002 (L.N. No. 286 of 2002).

Legislation | Malta | 2002

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Treated food, Inspection, Packaging/labelling, Internal trade, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Contaminants in Food Regulations 2002 (L.N. No. 392 of 2002).

Legislation | Malta | 2002

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Toxicity/poisoning, Food additives, Residues, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Novel Foods Regulations (L.N. No. 346 of 2002).

Legislation | Malta | 2002

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Novel food, Packaging/labelling, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Hygiene of Food Regulations, 2002 (L.N. No. 264 of 2002).

Legislation | Malta | 2002

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food safety (Sampling Procedures) Regulations, 2002 (L.N. No. 265 of 2002).

Legislation | Malta | 2002

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX