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Sweeteners for Use in Foodstuffs Regulations, 2004 (L.N. 254 of 2004).

Country/Territory
Malta
Document type
Regulation
Date
2004
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Food additives Standards
Geographical area
Europe, EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
The Regulations entered into force on 1 May 2004.
Abstract

By way of implementation of European Union Directives 94/35/EC and 95/31/EC, these Regulations lay down provisions applicable to sweeteners which are used (a) in the preparation of foodstuffs to impart a sweet taste to foodstuffs, or (b) as table top sweeteners. On the contrary, the Regulations shall not apply to foodstuffs with sweetening properties. Only sweeteners which are listed in the Schedule hereby attached may be placed on the market.

Full text
English
Website
www.doi.gov.mt

References - Legislation

Implements

Commission Directive 95/31/EC laying down specific criteria of purity concerning sweeteners for use in foodstuffs.

Legislation | 1995

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Parliament and Council Directive 94/35/EC on sweeteners for use in foodstuffs.

Legislation | 1994

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Standards, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Sweeteners for Use in Foodstuffs Regulations, 2005 (L.N. 30 of 2005).

Legislation | Malta | 2005

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX