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Nutritional Foodstuffs Value Labelling Ordinance.

Country/Territory
Germany
Document type
Regulation
Date
1994
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Ordinance on labelling the nutritional value of foodstuffs.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Packaging/labelling Food additives Standards Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Europe, European Union Countries, Western Europe
Abstract

An Ordinance to regulate the contents of labels on foodstuffs destined without further processing for the consumer showing the nutritional values. Article 5 prescribes the information to be stated on the label, such as fat, protein, calories, etc. Article 7 indicates violations of the Law. Annex 1 lists the admitted amount of vitamins and minerals. The Ordinance consists of 8 articles and 2 Annexes.

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References - Legislation

Amended by

Ordinance amending Ordinances on foodstuff and tobacco.

Legislation | Germany | 2006

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance amending various Ordinances concerning foodstuffs.

Legislation | Germany | 2004

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX