Food Additives Ordinance.
Country
Type of law
Regulation
Abstract
An Ordinance replacing the previous one of 1977 on the same subject to regulate the use of preservatives in foodstuffs. Annex 1 contains an exhaustive list of the substances allowed to avoid deterioration of foodstuffs. No additives are allowed in dairy products, meat, bread and foodstuffs for babies, as well as in processed, pastorized and sterilized foodstuffs. The Ordinance consists of 8 articles and 5 Annexes. Annex 1 lists the authorized preservatives. Annex 2 lays down the maximum quantity of preservatives to be used for certain foodstuffs. Annex 4 contains general criteria of purity. Annex 5 prescribes the examination of citrus fruits.
Attached files
Long title of text
Ordinance by the Federal Minister for Health, Sport and Consumer Protection on food additives authorized for use in foodstuffs.
Date of text
Notes
This Ordinance repeals the Ordinance on food additives authorized in foodstuffs (BGBl. No. 429/1977).Annexes are omitted on the file.
Repealed
Yes
Serial Imprint
Bundesgesetzblatt für die Republik Österreich, Text No. 491, 30 June 1994, pp. 3967-3984.
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
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