Ecolex Logo
The gateway to
environmental law
Search results » Legislation

Regulations amending the Regulations (SLVFS 1993:19) on the labelling and presentation of foodstuffs (SLVFS 1998:15).

Country/Territory
Sweden
Document type
Regulation
Date
1998
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Packaging/labelling
Geographical area
Arctic, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

These Regulations of the National Food Administration are made to implement provisions of the Food Decree on the labelling and information of consumers regarding qualities and origin of foodstuffs. Articles 5 to 7 specify general requirements for labelling. Specific labelling requirements regard design, language, standard labelling information (art. 16), sales name (reg. 17), lists of ingredients, quantity, categories, etc. (arts. 21 and following), net quantity (arts. 36 and following), date labelling and minimum durability (arts. 43 and following), storage conditions, origin and instructions for use.

Full text
English

References - Legislation

Implements

Food Decree (1971:807).

Legislation | Sweden | 1971 (2005)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Institution, Vending, Meat, Potable water, Water supply

Source: FAO, FAOLEX