Decree-Law No. 280 of 18 June 1986 to prescribe emergency measures for the prevention and repression of the adulteration of food. País/Territorio Italia Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 1986 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Fuente original Gazzetta Ufficiale della Repubblica Italiana No. 185, 11 August 1986, p. 3. Materia Alimentación y nutrición Palabra clave Control de calidad de los alimentos/inocuidad de los alimentos Sistema de alerta temprana Fraude Infracciones/sanciones Área geográphica Alpes, Europa, Europa y Central Asia, Países de la Unión Europea, Mediterráneo, Europa Meridional Resumen The Act prohibits the use of methyl alcohol and other harmful substances in the preparation of food and beverages. It amends the national penal code by adding article 446 and paragraph 2 to article 448 regarding the penalties in case of contravention. The Act specifies also on the powers of the authorities in charge of inspections and controls. Texto completo Italiano