Order No. 238 on the use of the Keyhole symbol on food products. Country/Territory Denmark Document type Regulation Date 2018 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Vending Packaging/labelling Certification Royalties/fees Oils/oilseeds/fats Food additives Internal trade Consumer protection Food quality control/food safety Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes 21 April 2018. Abstract This Order lays down rules regarding the voluntary labelling and presentation of food products with the Keyhole symbol. The Keyhole symbol relates to the food content of fat, sugars, dietary fiber and salt in food groups listed in Annex 2. It may be used for the labelling and presentation of foodstuffs if the foodstuffs, after being placed in the correct foodstuff group, meet all the criteria laid down for that foodstuff in Annex 2. Foods containing sweeteners (food additives) and approved new foods or novel food ingredients (novel foods) shall not use the Keyhole symbol. The same applies to foods covered by Commission Directive Commission Directive 2006/125/EC on processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children. Full text Danish Website www.retsinformation.dk References - Legislation Implements 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 Repeals Order No. 913 on the use and application of the Key-Hole labeling. Legislation | Denmark | 2013 Keyword: Packaging/labelling, Certification, Royalties/fees, Oils/oilseeds/fats, Food additives, Internal trade, Consumer protection, Food quality control/food safety Source: FAO, FAOLEX