Order No. 663 on food for special medical purposes. Country/Territory Denmark Document type Regulation Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Classification/declassification Public health Breastfeeding/infant food Nutrition Special dietary uses Packaging/labelling Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes Entry into force on 14 June 2013. Abstract The Order sets regulations on the classification of food which have a particular nutritional and medical purpose, and which is processed and intended for the dietary management. Foods for special medical purposes are classified into 0three categories: 1) Nutritionally full foods with a standard nutrient formulation which, used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may constitute the sole source of nourishment. The products can also be used as a partial replacement or as a supplement to the patient's diet. 2) Nutritionally full foods with a nutrient composition disease or medical condition, may constitute the sole source of nourishment. 3) Nutritionally not full products with a standard formulation or disease or medical condition not suitable to replace total daily diets. Full text Danish Website www.retsinformation.dk References - Legislation Implements Commission Directive 2006/141/EC on infant formulae and follow-on formulae and amending Directive 1999/21/EC. Legislation | European Union | 2006 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Breastfeeding/infant food, Food additives, Standards, Internal trade, Packaging/labelling, Nutrition Source: FAO, FAOLEX Directive 2009/39/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on foodstuffs intended for particular nutritional uses. Legislation | European Union | 2009 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Special dietary uses, Standards, Internal trade Source: FAO, FAOLEX Commission Directive 1999/21/EC on dietary foods for special medical purposes. Legislation | European Union | 1999 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Special dietary uses 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