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Nordrhein-Westfalen Checkpoints Authorization Ordinance.

Country/Territory
Germany
Territorial subdivision
Nordrhein-Westfalen
Document type
Regulation
Date
2009
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Ordinance on authorization of private inspection bodies for the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs in the Land Nordrhein-Westfalen.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Certification Agricultural commodities Inspection Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Authorization/permit Food quality control/food safety
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

The purpose of the present Ordinance is to transpose into German law the Council Regulation (EC) No. 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs. In particular, the Ordinance lays down provisions relating to conditions and proceedings of authorization of private inspection bodies under the aforementioned Regulation. The text consists of 4 articles as follows: Conditions of authorization (1); Authorization proceedings (2); Duties of inspection bodies (3); Entry into force, repeal (4).

Full text
German
Website
www.nrw.de

References - Legislation

Implements

Council Regulation (EC) No. 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs.

Legislation | European Union | 2006

Keyword: Certification, Agricultural commodities

Source: FAO, FAOLEX