Ministerial Circular No. 167 on the packaging and labelling of foodstuffs. Country/Territory Italy Document type Miscellaneous Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Packaging/labelling Milk/dairy products Viticulture/oenological practices Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract This Ministerial Circular lays down directives and recommendations concerning the packaging and labelling of certain products (among others, foodstuffs processed from tomatoes, dairy products, spirit drinks) in order to protect consumers' rights. The competent bodies are encouraged to undertake the necessary measures to ensure that consumers are protected. Full text Italian Website www.comune.jesi.an.it References - Legislation Implements Legislative Decree No. 109 implementing EEC Directives 89/395/CEE and 89/396/CEE concerning the labelling, packaging and advertising of foodstuffs. Legislation | Italy | 1992 (2009) Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling Source: FAO, FAOLEX Presidential Decree No. 54 implementing EEC Directives Nos. 92/46 and 92/47 on the production and placing on the market of milk and dairy products. Legislation | Italy | 1997 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Milk/dairy products, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Standards, Treated food, Inspection Source: FAO, FAOLEX