Ministerial Decree No. 246/1999 on the use of seized olive oils adulterated with seed-oils and artificially coloured edible oils. Country/Territory Greece Document type Regulation Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Efimeris tis Kyverniseos No. 1316, Part II, 24 June 1999, pp. 17032 and 17033. Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Consumer protection Food additives Food quality control/food safety Fraud Oils/oilseeds/fats Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Entry into force notes The Decree shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract The present Decree prescribes the uses for seized olive oils adulterated with seed-oils and artificially coloured edible oils. In case such olive oils are mixed with seed oils or colours which are permitted by the Food Code they may be used for the use of margarine or soap. In contrary cases, the oils must be disposed of. Full text Greek Website www.et.gr