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Order No. 1073 on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs.

Country/Territory
Denmark
Document type
Regulation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Consumer protection Certification Food quality control/food safety Registration Standards Agricultural commodities
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Order entered into force on 20 September 2017.
Abstract

The Order lays down rules on quality schemes for agricultural produts and foodstuff. It covers registration of protected designations of origin, geographical indications, traditional special guaranteed, and traditional terms, in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, Regulation (EU) 1308/2013, and Regulation (EC) No 110/2008.The responsible administrative organ for handling applications is the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration. The Order further lays down specific administrative rules for applicants and opponents, specific rules on delegation of authority to control bodies, and specific rules on offences and penalties for non-compliance with EU Regulations.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.retsinformation.dk

References - Legislation

Implements

Regulation (EC) No. 110/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the definition, description, presentation, labelling and the protection of geographical indications of spirit drinks and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No. 1576/89.

Legislation | European Union | 2008

Keyword: Viticulture/oenological practices, Beverages, Packaging/labelling, Certification, Internal trade, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food Act (No. 46 of 2017).

Legislation | Denmark | 1998 (2017)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Nutrition, Transport/storage, Packaging/labelling, Processing/handling, Codex Alimentarius, Inspection, International trade, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation (EU) No. 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No. 922/72, (EEC) No. 234/79, (EC) No. 1037/2001 and (EC) No. 1234/2007.

Legislation | European Union | 2013

Keyword: Agricultural commodities, Internal trade, Agricultural development, Vegetables/legumes, Cereals/grains/rice, Fruits/edible nuts, Oils/oilseeds/fats, Beverages, Fraud, Food waste, Standards, Food security, Animal production, Cattle, Sheep/goats, Swine, Apiculture/sericulture, Plant production, Planting material/seeds, Viticulture/oenological practices, Crops/grasses

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Order No. 1376 on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Consumer protection, Certification, Food quality control/food safety, Registration, Standards, Agricultural commodities

Source: FAO, FAOLEX