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Ministerial Decision no. 278186/2002. Supplementary measures for the implementation of Regulation (EEC) 1898/87 of the Council regarding the protection of the name of milk and milk products, during their disposal.

Country/Territory
Greece
Document type
Regulation
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette of the Greek Republic, vol. II, no. 1097 of 2002.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Milk/dairy products Food quality control/food safety Packaging/labelling Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Business/industry/corporations Consumer protection Food additives Offences/penalties Vending
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Abstract

This Ministerial Decision provides for implementing measures of European Regulations concerning the protection of the name of milk and milk products, by defining the criteria and procedures for the labelling and marketing of the products. This Decision applies to substitutes of milk and dairy products, and concerns: placing on the market of these products; informing consumers on the composition and ingredients of these products; presentation to the consumers, labelling and advertising; ingredients and use of additives; use of geographical indications; requirements of milk products facilities; controls, administrative measures and criminal sanctions.

Full text
Greek
Website
www.minagric.gr

References - Legislation

Implements

Commission Regulation (EC) 577/97 laying down certain detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) 2991/94 laying down standards for spreadable fats and of Council Regulation (EEC) 1898/87 on the protection of designations used in the marketing of milk and milk products.

Legislation | European Union | 1997

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Milk/dairy products, Food additives, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX