Regulation (EC) No. 1925/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the addition of vitamins and minerals and of certain other substances to foods.

Subject

Food & nutrition

Keyword

Food quality control/food safety Food additives Genetically modified organism (GMO) Novel food Special dietary uses Packaging/labelling Registration Nutrition Public health

Geographical area

European Union Countries

Abstract

The purpose of this Regulation is the harmonization of the provisions laid down by law, regulation or administrative action in Member States as regards the addition of vitamins and minerals and of certain other substances to foods, with a view to ensuring the effective functioning of the internal market, whilst providing a high level of consumer protection. The Regulation applies to: (a) foods for particular nutritional uses; (b) novel foods and novel food ingredients; (c) genetically modified food; (d) food additives and flavourings; (e) authorized oenological practices and processes. Further provisions concern the establishment of a Community Register on the addition of vitamins and minerals and of certain other substances to foods.

Full text

English

Website

europa.eu

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Addition of Vitamins, Minerals and Other Substances (England) Regulations 2007 (S.I. No. 1631 of 2007).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2007

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Packaging/labelling, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Addition of Vitamins, Minerals and Other Substances (Wales) Regulations 2007 (S.I. No. 1984 (W.165) of 2007).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2007

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Packaging/labelling, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification (2010:231) regarding provisions of the European Communities which complete provisions of the Food Act.

Legislation | Sweden | 2010

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Meat, Residues, Inspection, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Animal production, Animal welfare

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 223 of 2007 amending the Decree based on the Commodities Act concerning adding of micro nutritional substances to food, the Decree Administrative Sanctions made under the Commodities Act in relation with Regulation (EC) No. 1925/2006 and the Decree on the preparation and handling of food in relation with Regulation (EC) No. 178/2002.

Legislation | Netherlands | 2007

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Addition of Vitamins, Minerals and Other Substances Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007 (S.R. No. 301 of 2007).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2007

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Packaging/labelling, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Addition of Vitamins, Minerals and Other Substances (Scotland) Regulations 2007 (S.S.I. No. 325 of 2007).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2007

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Packaging/labelling, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Addition of Vitamins, Minerals and Other Substances (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2010 (S.S.I. No. 308 of 2010).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2010

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Addition of Vitamins, Minerals and Other Substances (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2010 (S.I. No. 1886 of 2010).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2010

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Packaging/labelling, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Addition of Vitamins, Minerals and Other Substances (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 (S.R. No. 292 of 2010).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2010

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Packaging/labelling, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree establishing requirements for food additives and the enrichment of foods.

Legislation | Czechia | 2008

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 257 of 2008 amending the Decree based on the Commodities Act concerning adding of micro nutritional substances to food, in relation with added iodine.

Legislation | Netherlands | 2008

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

Food Act.

Legislation | Finland | 2006 (2011)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Processing/handling, Institution, Internal trade, International trade, Packaging/labelling, Traceability/product tracing, Offences/penalties, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 489/2012 establishing implementing rules for the application of Article 16 of Regulation (EC) No. 1925/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the addition of vitamins and minerals and of certain other substances to foods.

Legislation | European Union | 2012

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Novel food, Special dietary uses, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 307/2012 establishing implementing rules for the application of Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No. 1925/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the addition of vitamins and minerals and of certain other substances to foods.

Legislation | European Union | 2012

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Processing/handling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1194 on addition of nutrients to food.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Food additives, Nutrition, Treated food, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1166 on nutrient addition to food.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Food additives, Packaging/labelling, Consumer protection, Authorization/permit, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree on requirements for spices, edible salt, dehydrated products, flavorings, cold sauces, dressings and mustard.

Legislation | Czechia | 2016

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Processing/handling, Traceability/product tracing, Treated food, Consumer protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree on the implementation of Regulation (EC) of the European Parliament and of the Council on the addition of vitamins, minerals and certain other substances to foods.

Legislation | Slovenia | 2010 (2010)

Keyword: Food additives, Food quality control/food safety, Inspection, Monitoring, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 755 on dietary supplements.

Legislation | Norway | 2004 (2022)

Keyword: Special dietary uses, Food quality control/food safety, Nutrition, Standards, Packaging/labelling, Processing/handling, Food additives, Internal trade, Data collection/reporting, Consumer protection, Public health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Government Decree No. 899 validating Sanitary Regulation on the addition of vitamins and minerals, as well as certain other substances, to foodstuffs.

Legislation | Moldova, Republic of | 2017

Keyword: Food additives, Nutrition, Consumer protection, Public health, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 726 on the addition to food of certain substances other than vitamins and minerals.

Legislation | Denmark | 2020

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

European Union (Addition of Vitamins and Minerals and of Certain Other Substances to Foods) Regulations 2017 (S.I. No. 376 of 2017).

Legislation | Ireland | 2017

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Standards, Food additives, Special dietary uses, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 247 on the addition of vitamins, minerals and certain other substances to foods.

Legislation | Norway | 2010 (2017)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Novel food, Special dietary uses, Packaging/labelling, Registration, Nutrition, Public health, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Regulation (EC) No. 108/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EC) No. 1925/2006 on the addition of vitamins and minerals and of certain other substances to foods.

Legislation | European Union | 2008

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Special dietary uses, Nutrition

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1170/2009 amending Directive 2002/46/EC of the European Parliament and of Council and Regulation (EC) No. 1925/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the lists of vitamin and minerals and their forms that can be added to foods, including food supplements.

Legislation | European Union | 2009

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Regulation (EU) No. 1161/2011 amending Directive 2002/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, Regulation (EC) No. 1925/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Commission Regulation (EC) No. 953/2009 as regards the lists of mineral substances that can be added to foods.

Legislation | European Union | 2011

Keyword: Residues, Standards, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation (EU) No. 1169/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the provision of food information to consumers.

Legislation | European Union | 2011 (2015)

Keyword: Packaging/labelling, Consumer protection, Food quality control/food safety, Access-to-information, Nutrition

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Regulation (EU) No. 119/2014 amending Directive 2002/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Regulation (EC) No. 1925/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards chromium enriched yeast used for the manufacture of food supplements and chromium(III) lactate tri-hydrate added to foods.

Legislation | European Union | 2014

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Special dietary uses, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX