European Communities (Labelling, Presentation and Advertising of Foodstuffs) Regulations, 1982.
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Abstract
The purpose of these Regulations is to give effect to Council Directive 79/112/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the labelling, presentation and advertising of foodstuffs for sale to the ultimate consumer. These Regulations provide that food, which complies with the provisions of the Council Directive and with other relevant requirements, may be freely marketed. In addition, the Regulations: (a) require pre-packaged foods, subject to certain exceptions, to be marked or labelled with the name of the food, a list of ingredients the name and address of the manufacturer, packer or seller, particulars of the place of origin and instructions for use and other specified indications; and (b) make separate provisions for the labelling of food which is not pre-packed and certain similar foods, fancy confectionery products, food packed in small packages and food sold in catering establishments. Regulation 6 defines the application sphere of these Regulations.
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These Regulations have undergone further minor amendments in 1987 and 1988. These amendments: (a) revoke a derogation availed of by Ireland, in giving effect to Council Directive 79/112/EEC, in relation to the designation of ingredients belonging to the Categories listed in Annex II to that Directive (1987); and (b) provide for the indication of alcoholic strength in beverages, thus implementing Council Directive 86/197/EEC in Ireland (1988).
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Yes
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English
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No
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