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Genetically Manipulated Product Labelling Ordinance.

Country/Territory
Austria
Document type
Regulation
Date
1998
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Ordinance by the Federal Minister for Women and Consumer Protection on labelling of genetically manipulated products.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Biotechnology Packaging/labelling Standards
Geographical area
Europe, European Union Countries, Western Europe
Abstract

This Ordinance implements articles 56 and 62 of the Genetic Manipulation Act (BGBl. No. 510/1994). Article 1 establishes that all genetically manipulated products must be packed and labelled as set out in the Ordinance. Labels have to be clear and visible. The Ordinance consists of 4 articles.

Full text
German
Website
www.ris.bka.gv.at

References - Legislation

Amended by

Ordinance amending the Genetically Manipulated Product Labelling Ordinance.

Legislation | Austria | 2002 | Repealed

Keyword: Biotechnology, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Genetically Manipulated Product Labelling Ordinance.

Legislation | Austria | 2006

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Biotechnology, Standards, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX