Foodstuff Speciality Act.

Subject

Agricultural & rural development, Food & nutrition

Keyword

Agricultural commodities Certification Inspection Royalties/fees Offences/penalties Special dietary uses Food quality control/food safety Registration

Geographical area

Alps, Europe, EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe

Abstract

The present Act implements the Commission Regulation No 2082/92 of 14 July 1992 on certification of special features of agricultural products and foodstuff. The Federal Agriculture and Food Institute is in charge of the registration of products in the relevant register of the European Community, as well as with all respective modifications of such registration. The Act consists of 10 articles as follows: Sphere of application (1), Certification procedures (2); Compensation procedures (3), Inspection (4); Private control organs (5); Fees and expenses (6); Violations (7); Penalties (8); Withdrawal of products (9); Entry into force (10).

Full text

German

Website

www.bmj.de

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Ordinance by the Saxon State Ministry of the Environment and Agriculture on conditions and proceedings of authorization of private inspection bodies under the Foodstuff Speciality Act and Trademark Act.

Legislation | Germany | 2000

Keyword: Certification, Agricultural commodities, Inspection, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Special Foodstuff Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 1993

Keyword: Institution, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Amending Act on prescription provisions.

Legislation | Germany | 2004

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Meat, Packaging/labelling, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Water supply

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

First Act amending the Foodstuff Speciality Act.

Legislation | Germany | 2016

Keyword: Special dietary uses, Standards, Internal trade, Fraud/deceit/adulteration, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX