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General regulation No. 1252 for the production and marketing etc. of foods.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
1983 (2015)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Data collection/reporting Genetically modified organism (GMO) Food additives Novel food Authorization/permit Offences/penalties Packaging/labelling Transport/storage
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Regulation entered into force on 1 October 1983.
Abstract

This Regulation lays down rules for the production and marketing of food products. It consists of 11 chapters: (I) Scope and definitions; (II) Quality, hygiene etc.; (III) Additives, minerals, vitamins, etc; (IV) Harmful substances, disinfection, etc.; (V) Duty of notification and approval requirements; (VI) Packaging etc.; (VII) Labelling; (VIII) Sales, import and marketing; (IX) Control; (X) Marketing restrictions and confiscation; and (XI) Administrative provision.The Regulation covers the production, packaging, storage, transport, marketing and import of food products, excluding the primary production of agricultural products. It contains a general requirement that food products be produced, stored and sold in a way that preserves the nutritional quality of the raw materials as much as possible.

Full text
Norwegian
Website
www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

Act No. 124 of 2003 relative to food production and food safety (Food Act).

Legislation | Norway | 2003 (2018)

Keyword: Fish products, Fish disease, Animal health, Framework law, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Institution, Policy/planning, Inspection, Processing/handling, Early warning system, Traceability/product tracing, Disinfection/disinfestation, Packaging/labelling, Data collection/reporting, International trade, Consumer protection, Governance, Royalties/fees, Liability/compensation, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal production, Pests/diseases, Plant production, Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX