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Order No. 641 on penalties for infringement of certain regulations on genetically modified food.

Country/Territory
Denmark
Document type
Regulation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Genetically modified organism (GMO) Traceability/product tracing Packaging/labelling Offences/penalties Enforcement/compliance 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
23 May 2015.
Abstract

This Regulation sets rules on penalty enforcement of genetically modified food and feed, traceability and labeling thereof, in accordance to EU provisions. Unless a higher penalty is prescribed under other legislations, penalties may increase to imprisonment up to 2 years, if the offense is committed with intent or gross negligence.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.retsinformation.dk

References - Legislation

Implements

Regulation (EC) No. 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council on genetically modified food and feed.

Legislation | European Union | 2003

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Authorization/permit, Packaging/labelling, Registration, Access-to-information, Animal feed/feedstuffs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation (EC) No. 1830/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the traceability and labelling of genetically modified organisms and the traceability of food and feed products produced from genetically modified organisms and amending Directive 2001/18/EC

Legislation | European Union | 2003

Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), Inspection, Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Traceability/product tracing, Animal feed/feedstuffs

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

Order No. 511 on the functions and powers of the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Institution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Aquaculture, Policy/planning, Food quality control/food safety, Codex Alimentarius, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX