Ministerial Joint Decree No. 603/2005 amending article 11 of the Food Code, in compliance with Commission Directive 2003/89/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2000/13/EC as regards indication of the ingredients present in foodstuffs.

Subject

Food & nutrition

Keyword

Codex Alimentarius Food quality control/food safety Packaging/labelling Food additives

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

Pursuant to Commission Directive 2003/89/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2000/13/EC as regards indication of the ingredients present in foodstuffs, this Decree amends article 11 of the Food Code. The amendments are brought forward in order to achieve a high level of health protection for consumers and to guarantee their right to information. Therefore, it must be ensured that consumers are appropriately informed as regards foodstuffs through the listing of all ingredients on labels.

Full text

Greek

Website

www.et.gr

References - Legislation

Implements

Directive 2003/89/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2000/13/EC as regards indication of the ingredients present in foodstuffs.

Legislation | European Union | 2003

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Food additives, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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