Decree-Law No. 280 of 18 June 1986 to prescribe emergency measures for the prevention and repression of the adulteration of food. Pays/Territoire Italie Type du document Législation Date 1986 Source FAO, FAOLEX Source d'origine Gazzetta Ufficiale della Repubblica Italiana No. 185, 11 August 1986, p. 3. Sujet Alimentation et nutrition Mot clé Contrôle de qualité alimentaire/innocuité des produits alimentaires Système d'alerte précoce Fraude Infractions/sanctions Aire géographique Alpes, Europe, Europe et Asie Centrale, Pays de l'Union Européenne, Méditerranée, Europe du Sud Résumé 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. Texte intégral Italien