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Health (Foods for Particular Nutritional Uses) Regulations, 1991.

Country/Territory
Ireland
Document type
Regulation
Date
1991
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Special dietary uses Packaging/labelling Fraud
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

The purpose of these revised Regulations is to prevent persons making a claim in the labelling or advertising of food in relation to fulfilling particular nutritional characteristics unless the food is capable of fulfilling the characteristics and criteria as laid down in these Regulations. Provision is also made for the regulation of claims in relation to labelling and advertising of new foods. The importation, manufacture, preparation, distribution or sale of food contrary to these regulations is also prohibited. authorized officers are also empowered to seize, detain and dispose of foods which have been certified as not complying with these regulations, in certain circumstances.

Full text
English
Website
www.bailii.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Health Act 1947.

Legislation | Ireland | 1947 (2020)

Keyword: Public health, Hazards, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Water supply, Governance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX