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Regulation No. 1497 on food information to consumers.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Consumer protection Food quality control/food safety Packaging/labelling Fruits/edible nuts
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
31 December 2014.
Abstract

The Regulation sets rules regarding food information to be notified to consumers. It is in fact mandatory to ensure name, origin and sort for fresh fruits, berries, vegetables and potatoes of packed and pre-packed food products are labelled in Norwegian language. Fresh fruit, berries, vegetables and potatoes must be labeled with information on origin. Apples, pears, plums, cherries and strawberries should be labeled with information about their sort.

Full text
Norwegian
Website
www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

Act No. 124 of 2003 relative to food production and food safety (Food Act).

Legislation | Norway | 2003 (2018)

Keyword: Fish products, Fish disease, Animal health, Framework law, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Institution, Policy/planning, Inspection, Processing/handling, Early warning system, Traceability/product tracing, Disinfection/disinfestation, Packaging/labelling, Data collection/reporting, International trade, Consumer protection, Governance, Royalties/fees, Liability/compensation, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal production, Pests/diseases, Plant production, Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX