Presidential Decree No. 187 updating provisions concerning the production and marketing of flour and pasta, in accordance with article 50 of Act No. 146 of 22 February 1994.

Subject

Food & nutrition

Keyword

Food quality control/food safety Processing/handling Packaging/labelling Standards Cereals/grains/rice Offences/penalties Agricultural commodities

Geographical area

Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe

Abstract

The Presidential Decree is divided into three parts. Part I deals with flour requirements. Wheat flour and wholemeal wheat flour may be placed on the market only when they fulfill the requirements specified by article 1, with exception to flour used for purposes other than bread production. Article 2, on the other hand, refers to durum wheat flour. In accordance with article 3, the labels of mixtures obtained through cereals other than wheat must indicate the specific cereals that have been used. Organic or inorganic additives cannot be added to flour. Treatments with physical and chemical agents are prohibited. Article 5 lays down standards in matter of packaging. Part II of the Decree regards pasta. Pasta may be marketed only when it meets the characteristics prescribed by art 6. Articles 7-9 take account of special types of pasta. Article 13 sets out penalties.

Full text

Italian

Website

www.comune.jesi.an.it

References - Legislation

Amends

Act No. 580 regulating the processing and the marketing of cereals, flour foodstuffs, bread and pasta.

Legislation | Italy | 1967

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Processing/handling, Food additives, Cereals/grains/rice, Packaging/labelling, Transport/storage, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Agricultural commodities

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Ministerial Decree No. 264 regulating the use of ingredients allowed for dry pasta and fresh pasta production.

Legislation | Italy | 1998

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Processing/handling, Food additives, Packaging/labelling, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Inter-Ministerial Decree laying down provisions for the implementation of article 12, paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 of Presidential Decree No. 187 of 9 February 2001 updating rules concerning the production and marketing of flour and pasta.

Legislation | Italy | 2002

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Authorization/permit, Registration, Internal trade, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Presidential Decree No. 41 amending Presidential Decree No. 187 of 2001 updating provisions concerning the production and marketing of flour and pasta.

Legislation | Italy | 2013

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Processing/handling, Packaging/labelling, Standards, Cereals/grains/rice, Agricultural commodities

Source: FAO, FAOLEX