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Novel Foods Regulations (L.N. No. 346 of 2002).

Country/Territory
Malta
Document type
Regulation
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Supplement to the Government Gazette of 2002, pp. B 5329 - B 5332.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Novel food Packaging/labelling Inspection
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
These Regulations enter into force on 1 January 2003.
Abstract

These Regulations concern the placing on the market of novel foods and novel food ingredients which have not yet been used for human consumption to a significant degree on the European market and which fall within the categories listed in article 2.1. The Regulations shall not apply to food ingredients listed in article 2.3. Article 4.1. defines general safety requirements for novel foods and food ingredients. Novel foods shall not be placed on the market in Malta if not assessed and placed on the market within the European market in accordance with Articles 4,6,7, and 8 of Regulation (EC) No. 258/97, subject to exemptions outlined in articles 5.2. and 5.3.. Article 6.1. concerns labelling of novel foods. Article 9 of the EC Regulation shall apply in case of food or food ingredients which contain or consists of genetically modified organisms (art. 7.1.). Trade in and use of novel foods may be restricted under article 9. (9 articles)

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References - Legislation

Implements

Food Safety Act, 2002 (Act No. XIV of 2002).

Legislation | Malta | 2002

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Institution, Inspection, Internal trade, International trade, Packaging/labelling, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation (EC) No. 258/97 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning novel foods and novel food ingredients.

Legislation | European Union | 1997

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Novel food, Fraud

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Notice of Repeal of Regulations (L.N. 302 of 2004).

Legislation | Malta | 2004

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Novel food, Food additives, Residues

Source: FAO, FAOLEX