Ordinance by the Saxon State Ministry of the Environment and Agriculture on conditions and proceedings of authorization of private inspection bodies under the Foodstuff Speciality Act and Trademark Act.

Subject

Food & nutrition

Keyword

Certification Agricultural commodities Inspection Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Authorization/permit Food quality control/food safety

Geographical area

Alps, Europe, EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe

Abstract

The present Ordinance provides for the implementation of the Foodstuff Speciality Act of 29 October 1993 (BGBl. I p. 1814) and the Trade Mark Law of 25 October 1994 (BGBl. I p. 3082, 1995 I p. 156). The Ordinance lays down provisions relating to conditions and proceedings of authorization of private inspection bodies under the aforementioned Acts. In particular, article 1 establishes that the Environment, Agriculture and Geology Office is entrusted with the enforcement of the Acts and of other related provisions. The text consists of 4 articles as follows: Tasks of the private inspection bodies (1); Authorization of private inspection bodies (2); Duties of private inspection bodies (3); Entry into force (4).

Full text

German

Website

www.sachsen.de

References - Legislation

Implements

Foodstuff Speciality Act.

Legislation | Germany | 1993

Keyword: Agricultural commodities, Certification, Inspection, Royalties/fees, Offences/penalties, Special dietary uses, Food quality control/food safety, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Regulation (EC) No. 509/2006 on agricultural products and foodstuffs as traditional specialities guaranteed.

Legislation | 2006

Keyword: Certification, Food quality control/food safety, Registration, Agricultural commodities, Beverages, Condiments/herbs/spices

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Regulation (EC) No. 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs.

Legislation | 2006

Keyword: Certification, Agricultural commodities

Source: FAO, FAOLEX