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Decree on compulsory indications on the labelling of virgin olive oil and extra virgin olive oil.

Country
Italy
Type of law
Regulation
Source
FAO , FAOLEX
Abstract
This Decree specifies the indications that must be shown on the labelling of virgin olive oil and extra virgin olive oil, so as to ensure traceability of such products. To guarantee compliance with these provisions, checks shall be carried out by the Central Inspectorate for the Control of Agricultural Products and Foodstuffs. In case of infringement, the penalties set out in article 18, paragraph 2 of Legislative Decree No. 109 of 1992 shall be applied.
Attached files
http://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/ita74529.pdf
Web site
http://www.comune.jesi.an.it
Date of text
Entry into force notes
The Decree enters into force on 16 January 2008.
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Gazzetta Ufficiale della Repubblica Italiana No. 243, 18 October 2007.
Source language

English

Legislation status
in force
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Decreto 9 ottobre 2007: Norme in materia di indicazioni obbligatorie nell'etichetta dell'olio vergine ed extravergine di oliva.
Implements
Legislative Decree No. 109 implementing EEC Directives 89/395/CEE and 89/396/CEE concerning the labelling, packaging and advertising of foodstuffs.
Implemented by