Ministerial Decree on fresh milk labelling. Country/Territory Italy Document type Regulation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Gazzetta Ufficiale delle Repubblica Italiana No. 160, 10 July 2002. Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Milk/dairy products Food quality control/food safety Packaging/labelling Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract Without any prejudice to Presidential Decree No. 54 of 1997, this Ministerial Decree lays down provisions relative to labelling and packaging requirements for fresh milk (as per Act No. 169 of 1989). The Act consists of only one article establishing the information to be provided in the label, including the origin of raw milk used to produce fresh milk. Nonetheless, labels and packages not complying with the requirements fixed therein may be placed on the market until selling out (but not after 30 September 2002). Full text Italian Website www.comune.jesi.an.it References - Legislation Implements Act No. 169 on the marketing and treatment of milk for human consumption. Legislation | Italy | 1989 Keyword: Milk/dairy products, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Internal trade, Packaging/labelling, Standards, Transport/storage, Treated food, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Ministerial Decree on traceability and use-by date of fresh milk. Legislation | Italy | 2004 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Milk/dairy products, Packaging/labelling, Treated food Source: FAO, FAOLEX