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Protection of Public Health (Food) (Nutritional Labeling) Regulations, 5778-2017.

Country/Territory
Israel
Document type
Regulation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Enforcement/compliance Packaging/labelling Nutrition Internal trade International trade Public health Food quality control/food safety
Geographical area
Asia, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
These Regulations enter into force on 4 Tevet 5780 1 January 2020.
Abstract

These Regulations establish the mandatory requirements and standards to comply for food labelling. In particular, they regulate the accessibility of information for consumers on the ingredients and nutritional value of different food, including symbols showing the contents of food, such as: a high quantity of sodium, sugars or saturated fatty acids, in order to allow consumers to make an informed choice of their foods and to promote public health.

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.il

References - Legislation

Implements

Public Health Protection Law (Food), 5776 – 2015.

Legislation | Israel | 2015

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Certification, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Internal trade, International trade, Public health, Slaughtering, Packaging/labelling, Meat, Residues, Drugs, HACCP

Source: FAO, FAOLEX