Ministerial Decree No. 272 laying down amendments to the legislation concerning the production and marketing of beer. Country/Territory Italy Document type Regulation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Beverages Certification Processing/handling Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Southern Europe Abstract "Beer" designation may be used only for products obtained through alcoholic fermentation with the substances defined by article 1, paragraph 1 of this Decree. Roasted malt extracts and the additives specified by Ministerial Decree No. 209 of 27 february 1996 can be used for beer processing. Article 2 of this Decree concerns sale designation. Foaming substances cannot be added nor used for the production of beer (art. 3). The Ministry of Health may authorize by Decree the use of ingredients other Full text Italian Website www.comune.jesi.an.it References - Legislation Implements Ministerial Decree No. 209 governing food additives allowed in the preparation and preservation of foodstuffs in implementation of EEC Directives 94/34/CE, 94/35/CE, 94/36/CE and 95/31/CE. Legislation | Italy | 1996 | Repealed Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Standards, Packaging/labelling Source: FAO, FAOLEX