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Genetically Modified and Novel Foods (Labelling) (England) Regulations 2000 (S.I. No. 768 of 2000).

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Territorial subdivision
England
Document type
Regulation
Date
2000
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Novel food Biotechnology Packaging/labelling
Geographical area
Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
Coming into force on 10 April, 2000.
Abstract

These Regulations make continued and new provision for the enforcement of-specified Community legislation. The products covered by this legislation are foods and food ingredients which are to be delivered as such to the final consumer, having been produced in whole or in part from genetically modified soya beans or genetically modified maize. The Community labelling requirements are to ensure the final consumer is informed of any characteristic or food property rendering a novel food or novel fo

Full text
English
Website
www.opsi.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Implements

Council Regulation (EC) No. 1139/98 concerning the compulsory indication of the labelling of certain foodstuffs produced from genetically modified organisms of particulars other than those provided for in Directive 79/112/EEC.

Legislation | European Union | 1998 | Repealed

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, GMO, Packaging/labelling, Cereals/grains/rice

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Regulation (EC) No. 50/2000 on the labelling of foodstuffs and food ingredients containing additives and flavourings that have been genetically modified or have been produced from genetically modified organisms.

Legislation | European Union | 2000

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Standards, GMO

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food Safety Act 1990.

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1990

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Fraud/deceit/adulteration, Inspection, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX