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Order No. 859 on approved disinfectants in food.

Country/Territory
Denmark
Document type
Regulation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition, Fisheries
Keyword
Hygiene/sanitary procedures Authorization/permit Processing/handling Milk/dairy products Enforcement/compliance Standards 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
1 September 2019.
Abstract

The Order sets regulations for disinfectants used in premises and equipment which may come into contact with food in food businesses, milk producing livestock, and on board fishing vessels, with storage of fish for more than 24 hours. It also applies to udder and teat spray intended for udder hygiene in milk producing livestock. The Order shall not apply to disinfectants to be approved under Chapter 7 of the Act on Chemicals Substances and Products No. 115 of 26 January 2017. Electronic request for approval of disinfectants shall be submitted to the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration via www.fvst.dk. Approved substances shall be marked with indication of bactericidal, fungicidal and bactericidal and fungicidal functions.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.retsinformation.dk

References - Legislation

Implements

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. 134 on approved disinfectants in food.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Processing/handling, Milk/dairy products, Enforcement/compliance, Standards, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX