Order No. 383 on hygiene expertise when handling food on ships. Country/Territory Denmark Document type Regulation Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Consumer protection Food quality control/food safety Certification Hygiene/sanitary procedures Enforcement/compliance Processing/handling Transport/storage Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes 20 August 2013. Abstract The Order applies to Danish merchant ship personnel handling food. The purpose of the regulations herewith set is to ensure that ship personnel is able to demonstrate competency in self-monitoring, control, general microbiology (including food-borne diseases) and hygiene principles (including treatment and storage of food) when handling with food. These competencies shall grant access to applying for food certification. Full text Danish Website www.retsinformation.dk