LEGISLATION

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Methodology used for creating the "Legislation" chapter.

  • The legislation acts referred to in this chapter are only the ones relevant to processed fruit and vegetables.
  • Basic acts are presented in bold. Subsequent amendment(s) or secondary legislation immediately follow the basis act.
  • Consolidated versions are provided for if they exist.
  • The amendments to basic acts of relevance to processed fruit and vegetables are included even if these amendments are reflected in the consolidated version, for two reasons:
    • The consolidated versions are created for the ease of reference, they have no legal force.
    • The recitals stating the reasons for amending the text are sometimes not included in the consolidated version.
  • The exceptions to this rule are the chapters on plant protection products and on the maximum residue levels of pesticides, due to a very high number of amendments to the basic directives. The only amendments included in these two chapters are the acts absent from the consolidated version.
  • We update the chapter every time when there is a modification. New consolidated versions are included twice per year.

Disclaimer: this database contains links to the EU legislation relevant to processed fruit and vegetables. It is a non-official compilation intended for use as a documentation tool. Our goal is to keep this information timely and accurate. If errors are brought to our attention, we will try to correct them. OEITFL accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever with regard to the information in this database.


General Food Law and Traceability Latest update 11/08/2005

Food labelling Latest update 11/08/2005

Additives Latest update 11/08/2005

Plant Protection Products Latest update 19/08/2005

Maximum residue levels of pesticides Latest update 11/08/2005

Contaminants Latest update 11/08/2005

Packaging and packaging migration: SEM and BADGE Latest update 11/08/2005

Fruit jams, jellies and marmalades and sweetened chestnut puree Latest update 7/03/2005

Quick Frozen Foodstuffs Latest update 3/05/2005

Ionization Latest update 11/08/2005

Hygiene Latest update 23/02/2005

Flavourings Latest update 23/02/2005

OEITFL Codes of Practice Latest update 15/03/2005