Regulation (EU) 2019/1381 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the transparency and sustainability of the EU risk assessment in the food chain and amending Regulations (EC) No. 178/2002, (EC) No. 1829/2003, (EC) No. 1831/2003, (EC) No. 2065/2003, (EC) No. 1935/2004, (EC) No. 1331/2008, (EC) No. 1107/2009, (EU) 2015/2283 and Directive 2001/18/EC.

Subject

Livestock, Food & nutrition

Keyword

Food quality control/food safety Food additives Genetically modified organism (GMO) Risk assessment/management Fraud Consumer protection Access-to-information Public participation Business/industry/corporations Animal feed/feedstuffs

Geographical area

European Union Countries

Entry into force notes

This Regulation shall apply from 27 March 2021.

Abstract

This Regulation aims to ensure transparency and sustainability of the EU risk assessment in the food chain. Specific amendments on this matter are laid down to Regulation (EC) No. 178/2002 on the general principles and requirements of food law, as regards risk communication. Taking into account the respective roles of risk assessors and risk managers, risk communication shall pursue the following objectives: (a) raise awareness and understanding of the specific issues under consideration, including in cases of divergences in scientific assessment, during the entire risk analysis process; (b) ensure consistency, transparency and clarity in formulating risk management recommendations and decisions; (c) provide a sound basis, including, where appropriate, a scientific basis, for understanding risk management decisions; (d) improve the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the risk analysis; (e) foster public understanding of the risk analysis, including of the respective tasks and responsibilities of risk assessors and risk managers to enhance confidence in its outcome; (f) ensure appropriate involvement of consumers, feed and food businesses, the academic community and all other interested parties; (g) ensure appropriate and transparent exchange of information with interested parties in relation to risks associated with the food chain; (h) ensure the provision of information to consumers about risk prevention strategies; and (i) contribute to the fight against the dissemination of false information and the sources thereof. Further provisions lay down amendments to EU legislation in force on food safety matters.

Full text

English

Website

eur-lex.europa.eu

References - Legislation

Amends

Regulation (EC) No. 1331/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a common authorisation procedure for food additives, food enzymes and food flavourings.

Legislation | European Union | 2008

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation (EC) No. 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market and repealing Council Directives 79/117/EEC and 91/414/EEC.

Legislation | European Union | 2009 (2022)

Keyword: Pesticides, Pollution control, Precautionary principle, Integrated pest management-IPM/pest management strategies, Basic legislation, Plant protection, Authorization/permit, Internal trade, Access-to-information

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation (EC) No. 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety

Legislation | European Union | 2002 (2019)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Early warning system, Institution, Data collection/reporting, Packaging/labelling, Fraud, Access-to-information, Consumer protection, Processing/handling, Business/industry/corporations, Internal trade, International trade, Liability/compensation, Public health, Residues, Risk assessment/management, Standards, Transport/storage, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Animal welfare, Protection of environment, Agricultural commodities, Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation (EC) No. 2065/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council on smoke flavourings used or intended for use in or on foods.

Legislation | European Union | 2003

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Authorization/permit, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation (EC) No. 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council on genetically modified food and feed.

Legislation | European Union | 2003

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Authorization/permit, Packaging/labelling, Registration, Access-to-information, Animal feed/feedstuffs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council on materials and articles intended to come into contact with food and repealing Directives 80/590/EEC and 89/109/EEC.

Legislation | European Union | 2004

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 2001/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms and repealing Council Directive 90/220/EEC

Legislation | European Union | 2001 (2018)

Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), PIC-prior informed consent, Data collection/reporting, Access-to-information, Precautionary principle, Biotechnology

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 of the European Parliament and of the Council on novel foods, amending Regulation (EU) No. 1169/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Regulation (EC) No. 258/97 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1852/2001.

Legislation | European Union | 2015

Keyword: Novel food, Internal trade, International trade, Food quality control/food safety, Consumer protection, Public health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Regulation on the adaptation of national legislation to Union rules on flavourings and foodstuffs containing flavourings.

Legislation | Germany | 2021

Keyword: Breastfeeding/infant food, Condiments/herbs/spices, Packaging/labelling, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Food quality control/food safety, Consumer protection, Food additives, Nutrition

Source: FAO, FAOLEX