Presidential Decree No. 502 updating the provisions in matter of processing and marketing of bread, in accordance with article 50 of Act No. 146 of 22 February 1994.

Subject

Food & nutrition

Keyword

Cereals/grains/rice Food additives Packaging/labelling Transport/storage Food quality control/food safety Agricultural commodities

Geographical area

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

Entry into force notes

The Presidential Decree has entered into force on 16 February 1999.

Abstract

The Presidential Decree lays down amendments to Act No. 580 of 4 July 1967 in matter of processing and marketing of bread. The provisions of the Decree shall not apply to bread lawfully produced or marketed in the Member States. Bread obtained through bread partially cooked (deep-frozen or non deep-frozen) must be placed on the market separated from newly-baked bread. The labels must provide all the information required, on the one hand, by Legislative Decree No. 109 of 1992 and, on the other hand, by article 1 of this Decree. Article 2 lists out the specific product names to be used for the marketing of bread obtained by mixing different types of flour. The list of ingredients provided in the label shall include the flour that has been used as well. Article 3 specifies the yeast as well as the substances that may be used (such as malt cereal flour, malt extracts). Article 7 regulates bread transport.

Full text

Italian

Website

www.comune.jesi.an.it

References - Legislation

Implements

Legislative Decree No. 109 implementing EEC Directives 89/395/CEE and 89/396/CEE concerning the labelling, packaging and advertising of foodstuffs.

Legislation | Italy | 1992 (2009)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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