Resolution No. 483/1 of 2003 establishing requirements and conditions for the importation of milk destined for infant nutrition.

Subject

Food & nutrition

Keyword

Milk/dairy products Nutrition Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Packaging/labelling International trade Inspection Authorization/permit

Geographical area

Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Western Asia

Entry into force notes

This Resolution enters into force on 28 August 2003.

Abstract

This Resolution is composed of 4 articles. Article 2 establishes the requirements to obtain a licence for the importation of milk (liquid or in powder) destined to infant nutrition. The requirements are: (a) milk shall be stored in suitable packages for its conservation, good quality and safety; (b) the name and address of the producer and the name of the distributor or importer shall be written on the package; (c) the expiry date shall be written clearly on the package; and, (d) instructions for the use, preparation and conservation shall be written on the package. The Medicine Importation and Exportation Department will have the competence to control and inspect all invoices of imported milk packages (art. 3).

Full text

Arabic

References - Legislation

Amended by

Resolution No. 698/1 of 2003 amending Resolution No. 483/1 of 2003 concerning requirements and conditions for the importation of milk destined for child nutrition.

Legislation | Lebanon | 2003

Keyword: Milk/dairy products, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Nutrition, Packaging/labelling, Authorization/permit, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX