Ecolex Logo
The gateway to
environmental law
Search results » Legislation

Regulation No. 698 on the protection of origin and geographical indication and provenience of traditional foodstuff.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety International trade Classification/declassification
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
Immediate entry into force.
Abstract

The purpose of this Regulation is to protect product names of food from origin, geography and traditional character, as well as ensuring fair trade of these products. The application for protection of designations of traditional product characteristics shall include description of any additives, particular properties and minimum requirement for production control procedures. These regulations apply to foodstuffs and exclude provisions with regard to designation of origin and geographical indications for wines, spirit, flavored drinks, spring water and natural mineral water. Non-compliance with this Regulation shall be subject to penalty in accordance to article 28 of the Food Safety Act.

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

Implemented by

Regulation No. 820 on the protection of Høgfjellslam from North Gudbrandsdal as a geographical landmark.

Legislation | Norway | 2012

Keyword: Sheep/goats, Packaging/labelling, Classification/declassification, Food quality control/food safety, Farming, Mountain area, Pastoralism, Agricultural development, Grazing, Cattle, Slaughtering, Marking/identification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX