Directive 1999/41/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 89/398/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to foodstuffs intended for particular nutritional uses.
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Abstract
New rules for food for specific use are given like those on the use of terms concerning the reduction or absence of sodium or salt content, the absence of gluten and provisions for foods for persons suffering from carbohydrate-metabolism disorders. Annex I is amended and replaced by an Annex on groups of foodstuffs for particular nutritional uses for which specific Directives will lay down specific provisions.
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Entry into force notes
This Directive entered into force on 8 July 1999.
Repealed
Yes
Serial Imprint
CELEX-EUR Official Journal L 172, 8 July 1999, pp. 38 and 39.
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
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