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Genetically Modified and Novel Foods (Labelling) (Wales) Regulations 2000 (S.I. No. 1925 (W. 134) of 2000).

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Territorial subdivision
Wales
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 25 July 2000.
Abstract

These Regulations make provision for the enforcement of Council Regulation (EC) No.1139/98 concerning the compulsory indication, on the labelling of certain foodstuffs produced from genetically modified organisms, of particulars other than those specified. The products covered by Regulation 1139/98 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. Reg

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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Legislation | European Union | 1998 | Repealed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

Repealed by

Genetically Modified Food (Wales) Regulations 2004 (W.S.I. No. 3220 (W.276) of 2004).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2004 | Repealed

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Novel food, Biotechnology, GMO, Packaging/labelling, Biosecurity, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX