Law on Food (No. VIII-1608). Pays/Territoire Lituanie Type du document Législation Date 2000 Source FAO, FAOLEX Sujet Alimentation et nutrition Mot clé Législation de base Contrôle de qualité alimentaire/innocuité des produits alimentaires Normes Inspection Emballage/étiquetage Codex Alimentarius Organisation internationale HACCP Aire géographique Europe, Europe et Asie Centrale, Pays de l'Union Européenne, Europe du Nord Entry into force notes This Law commenced on 1 July 2000. Résumé This Law shall lay down the requirements for food placed on the market and its handling and the competence of state institutions and public organizations for the protection of consumers' rights in ensuring food safety. It shall also regulate duties and liability of food producers, food service operators and food traders. The purpose of this Law is to ensure that food meets international requirements for free movement of goods and that food produced in Lithuania can compete more effectively on the international market. Texte intégral Anglais