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Legislative Decree No. 107 implementing Directives No. 88/388/CEE and 91/71/CEE on flavourings to be used in foodstuffs and on the substances to be used for the production of flavourings.

Country
Italy
Type of law
Legislation
Source
FAO , FAOLEX
Keywords
Abstract
The present Decree regulates the production, trade and sale of flavourings and substances used for the production of flavourings. As a general purity standard, the content of certain hazardous substances or lead, mercury and arsenic must not exceed the limits established in annex II. Purity standards specific to the flavourings listed in article 2 are established in annex III. Annexes VII and VIII concern, respectively, the list of, and the purity standards for, artificial flavourings. On the basis of the destination of the product, the Decree establishes different information to be provided in the label. More specific and detailed information regarding the expiry date, the preservation modalities, the instructions for use, etc. are required for the products destined to the final consumer, whereas information on technical characteristics are required for the products not destined to the final consumer. The present Decree does not apply to flavourings destined to other countries.
Attached files
http://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/ita9956.pdf
Date of text
Notes
Minor amendments regarding quality standards are attached to the text of the Decree.Text available in word format, annexe(s) available in pdf format.
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Gazzetta Ufficiale della Repubblica Italiana No. 39, 17 February 1992, Ordinary Supplement No. 31, pp. 29-38.
Source language

English

Legislation status
in force
Legislation Amendment
No
Amended by
Ministerial Decree No. 229 amending Legislative Decree No. 107 of 25 January 1992 on flavourings to be used in foodstuffs and on the substances to be used for the production of flavourings.
Decree No. 100 amending Legislative Decree No. 107 of 25 January 1992 on flavourings to be used in foodstuffs.
Decree No. 229 implementing Directive 2003/114/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 95/2/EC on food additives other than colours and sweeteners.
Implements
Council Directive 88/388/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to flavourings for use in foodstuffs and to source materials for their production.