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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