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Order No. 991 on the addition to food of certain substances other than vitamins and minerals.

Country/Territory
Denmark
Document type
Regulation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food additives Food quality control/food safety Inspection Authorization/permit Codex Alimentarius Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
15 August 2013.
Abstract

The Order applies to food additives in food classified as supplements. These do not include vitamins, minerals and aromas, and applies only where there is a specific provision for food with special nujtritive purpose, genetically modified food, novel food. The permitted additives are listed in Appendix 1. Penalty for violating articles 3, 4 (sections 1, 5 or 8), art. 5, 6 (section 1), art. 7 (sections 1 or 2), or conditions imposed pursuant to article 4, section 7 or art. 6 (section 3) of this Order, shall be subject to a fine or imprisonment to up to 2 years.

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. 72 on the addition to food of certain substances other than vitamins and minerals.

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Food additives, Food quality control/food safety, Inspection, Authorization/permit, Codex Alimentarius

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

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