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Order No. 913 on the use and application of the Key-Hole labeling.

Country/Territory
Denmark
Document type
Regulation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Packaging/labelling Certification Royalties/fees Oils/oilseeds/fats Food additives Internal trade Consumer protection 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
6 July 2013.
Abstract

This Order sets regulations on the volounter labelling of food with the Key-hole symbol, which application emphasizes a better food choice with regard to fat, sugars, salt and dietary fiber contents in food. Sweeteners (food additives) and novel foods or novel food ingredients, containing equivalent sweetening properties may not be used in keyhole-labeled food. Oil and other fat utilized in keyhole-labeled food must not contain more than 2g of industrially produced trans fatty acids for each 100g of oil and/or fat. Certified eateries receive an inspection on annual basis and to determine whether they meet all conditions for the appliation of the label. These eateries pay an annual afee to the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration to cover all costs associated with the operation and control of the Keyhole label use.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.retsinformation.dk

References - Legislation

Implements

Directive 98/34/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down a procedure for the provision of information in the field of technical standards and regulations.

Legislation | European Union | 1998

Keyword: Agricultural commodities, Access-to-information, Data collection/reporting, Institution, Fish products

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. 38 on the use and application of the use of Key-Hole labeling.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Packaging/labelling, Certification, Royalties/fees, Oils/oilseeds/fats, Food additives, Internal trade, Consumer protection, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Order No. 238 on the use of the Keyhole symbol on food products.

Legislation | Denmark | 2018

Keyword: Vending, Packaging/labelling, Certification, Royalties/fees, Oils/oilseeds/fats, Food additives, Internal trade, Consumer protection, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX