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Legislative Decree No. 178 implementing Directive 2000/36/EC relating to cocoa and chocolate products intended for human consumption

Country
Italy
Type of law
Legislation
Source
FAO , FAOLEX
Keywords
Abstract
In compliance with the provisions laid down at Community level in Directive 2000/36/EC, this Legislative Decree makes rules applicable to the sales names, definitions, characteristics and labelling of cocoa and chocolate products intended for human consumption. Annex I regards with detail the sales names, definitions and characteristics of the products. Annex II specifies the vegetable fats other than cocoa butter that may be added to certain chocolate products. Article 5 deals with labelling. Article 7 lays down penalties.
Attached files
http://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/ita39010.pdf
Web site
http://www.comune.jesi.an.it
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Legislative Decree came into force on 3 August 2003.
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Gazzetta Ufficiale della Repubblica Italiana No. 165, 18 July 2003
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Implements
Directive 2000/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council relating to cocoa and chocolate products intended for human consumption.