Order No. 643 on penalties for infringement of Regulation on novel foods and novel food ingredients. Country/Territory Denmark Document type Regulation Date 2015 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Offences/penalties Enforcement/compliance Novel food Internal trade 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 commercial entities trading in novel foods and novel food ingredients, in accordance to EU provisions. Unless a higher penalty is given under other legislation, violations of articles 3.1, 3.2 on the marketing of novel foods without authorization, and art. 8.1. are subject to punishment in form of a fine, in adherence to Regulation (EC) No. 258/97. Penalties may increase to imprisonment up to two years for offenses committed with intent or gross negligence, such as causing damage to health, achieving financial gain for oneself. Full text Danish Website www.retsinformation.dk References - Legislation Implements Regulation (EC) No. 258/97 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning novel foods and novel food ingredients. Legislation | European Union | 1997 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Novel food, Fraud 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