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Regulation No. 1580 on maximum temporary limit values for radioactive contamination in foodstuffs and feed that are placed on the market, and any other necessary restrictions under the Food Act, as a result of a nuclear incident.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2022
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Residues Radiation Animal feed/feedstuffs
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
1 January 2023.
Abstract

The purpose of the present Regulation is to protect human health by preventing the sale of foodstuffs and feed that are contaminated by radioactive substances after a nuclear incident. For these purposes, it sets the highest limit values for radioactive contamination in foodstuffs and feed that are traded which can be temporarily applied after a nuclear incident (Annexes 1-3), and authorizes the Norwegian Food Safety Authority to adopt relevant regulations.

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