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Tryptophan in Food (Wales) Regulations 2005 (W.S.I. No. 3111 (W. 231) of 2005).

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Territorial subdivision
Wales
Document type
Regulation
Date
2005
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Food additives
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

These Regulations prohibit the addition of tryptophan, an amino acid, to food and prohibit the sale, offer for sale and exposure for sale of food containing tryptophan, subject to exceptions. The Regulations define offences and prescribe penalties.

Full text
English
Website
www.opsi.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Implements

Food Safety Act 1990.

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1990 (2021)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Fraud, Inspection, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX