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Regulation No. 707 on the addition of vitamins and minerals to foodstuffs.

Country/Territory
Denmark
Document type
Regulation
Date
2023
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food additives Food quality control/food safety Data collection/reporting Nutrition Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Regulation enters into force on 1 July 2023.
Abstract

This Regulation, issued by the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, lays down rules on the addition of vitamins and minerals to food, with the exception of: 1. Dietary supplements; 2. Infant formula and follow-on formula; 3. Processed food based on cereals and baby food for infants and young children; 4. Food for special medical purposes; 5. Meal replacements for weight control; and 6. Household salt and salt used in bread and regular bakery products containing 20 mg or less of iodine per kg of salt. The use of additives is generally authorised as long as used in accordance with Annex 1, which lays down maximum contents per 100 g or 100 ml and maximum contents per serving. The addition of vitamins or minerals not covered by this general authorization shall be reported to the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration in accordance with Article 5. The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration shall update Annex 1 with additions of vitamins and minerals that may be used.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.retsinformation.dk

References - Legislation

Implements

Food Act (No. 46 of 2017).

Legislation | Denmark | 1998 (2017)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Nutrition, Transport/storage, Packaging/labelling, Processing/handling, Codex Alimentarius, Inspection, International trade, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX