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Ministerial Joint Decision No. 366 amending articles 2, 3, 5, 7 of the Food Code.

Country/Territory
Greece
Document type
Regulation
Date
1997
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Efimeris tis Kyverniseos No. 597, Part II, 17 July 1997, pp. 6755-6757.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Codex Alimentarius Authorization/permit Food quality control/food safety Genetically modified organism (GMO) Internal trade International trade Novel food Packaging/labelling Processing/handling
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
The Decision enters into force on the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Decision approves a Decision by the Supreme Council of Chemistry by which certain parts of articles 2 (definitions), 3 (processing and disposal of foodstuffs), 5 (foodstuffs requiring approval) and 7 (foodstuffs imported from third countries) are amended or replaced. In particular, paragraph 8 of article 2 is replaced. It deals with genetically modified organisms. Paragraphs 1 and 2 of article 3 are also amended. Article 5 is entirely replaced (the approval for certain foodstuffs shall be issued by the Supreme Council of Chemistry). Article 7 is hereby replaced (foodstuffs and their ingredients and packaging must comply with the provisions of the Greek food legislation in order to be placed in the market).

Full text
Greek
Website
www.et.gr

References - Legislation

Amends

Ministerial Decree No. 1100/87 codifying the provisions of the Food Code.

Legislation | Greece | 1987

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Codex Alimentarius

Source: FAO, FAOLEX