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Regulation No. 1344 on labelling of agricultural products.

Country/Territory
Albania
Document type
Regulation
Date
2008
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Agricultural commodities Packaging/labelling Food quality control/food safety
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Abstract

This Regulation lays down rules governing labelling of agricultural products. Food operators must modify their food products labels accordingly and inform the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection on such changes. The Regulation is composed of the following Chapters: (I) General provisions; (II) Special labelling requirements; (III) Requirements for declaring nutrient values in labels. The following Appendices are attached: (I) Classification of ingredients that may be nominated by the category name; (II) Classification of the ingredients that must be nominated by the category name and followed by their specific name; (III) The indication of flavours in the list of ingredients; (IV) Special requirements for labelling special food types and categories; (V) Vitamins and Minerals that may be declared and related usual recommendations.

Full text
Albanian
Website
www.qpz.gov.al

References - Legislation

Implements

Law No. 9863 on Food.

Legislation | Albania | 2008 (2022)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Processing/handling, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Standards, Internal trade, Packaging/labelling, Institution, Inspection, Offences/penalties, HACCP

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Decision No. 604 on labelling of food products.

Legislation | Albania | 2000

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Regulation No. 434 date 11.7.2018 on food labeling and consumer information.

Legislation | Albania | 2018

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Internal trade, Packaging/labelling, Consumer protection, Inspection, Procedural matters, Business/industry/corporations

Source: FAO, FAOLEX