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, European Union Countries, 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 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 Legislation | European Union | 2006 | Repealed Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Breastfeeding/infant food, Food additives, Standards, Internal trade, Packaging/labelling Source: FAO, FAOLEX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 Legislation | European Union | 2009 | Repealed Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Special dietary uses, Standards, Internal trade Source: FAO, FAOLEX Food Act (No. 250 of 2013). Legislation | Denmark | 2011 (2013) Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Nutrition, Transport/storage, Packaging/labelling, Processing/handling, Codex Alimentarius, Inspection, International agreement-implementation, International trade Source: FAO, FAOLEX Commission Directive 1999/21/EC on dietary foods for special medical purposes. Legislation | European Union | 1999 | Repealed Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Special dietary uses Source: FAO, FAOLEX