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Order No. 726 on the addition to food of certain substances other than vitamins and minerals.

Country/Territory
Denmark
Document type
Regulation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food additives Food quality control/food safety Inspection Authorization/permit Cereals/grains/rice Genetically modified organism (GMO) Internal trade Packaging/labelling Novel food Treated food Agricultural commodities
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
1 July 2020.
Abstract

This Order applies to food additives, including supplements, of the following substances: (1) Substances which are not vitamins nor minerals and which have, or have been added, for the purpose of having a nutritional or physiological effect; and (2) Aromas and food additives which, in addition to being added as aromas or food additives, also have, or have been added for the purpose of having, a nutritional or physiological effect. Food additives shall be used in accordance with Annex 1. However, when a food additive is not covered by a general permission, it shall be notified to the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration according § 5. Substances that are not included in general or individual permissions shall be approved by the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.retsinformation.dk

References - Legislation

Implements

Regulation (EC) No. 1925/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the addition of vitamins and minerals and of certain other substances to foods.

Legislation | European Union | 2006

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Novel food, Special dietary uses, Packaging/labelling, Registration, Nutrition, Public health

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

Repeals

Order No. 561 on the addition to food of certain substances other than vitamins and minerals.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Food additives, Food quality control/food safety, Inspection, Authorization/permit, Cereals/grains/rice, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Internal trade, Packaging/labelling, Novel food, Treated food, Agricultural commodities

Source: FAO, FAOLEX