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Regulation no. 333 on the use of the Keyhole label in food marketing.

Country/Territory
Iceland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2021
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Consumer protection Packaging/labelling Vending Sugar Oils/oilseeds/fats Fish products Meat Milk/dairy products Fruits/edible nuts Vegetables/legumes Food additives Processing/handling Classification/declassification Nutrition Public health Food quality control/food safety
Geographical area
Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

The present Regulation lays down rules on the voluntary use of the Keyhole label in food products. The Keyhole certifies that the product has met certain requirements for salt, sugar, fat and fibre content. The Regulation contains detailed rules on the types of foods that may be marked with the Keyhole label, general conditions applying to all foods using the label, the use of the Keyhole label in non-pre-packed food, the responsibility of food business operators, etc. The graphic design of the Keyhole label is contained in the Annex I.

Full text
Icelandic
Website
island.is

References - Legislation

Implements

Act No. 93 on foodstuffs.

Legislation | Iceland | 1995 (2000)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Institution, Inspection, Packaging/labelling, Processing/handling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX