Decree relative to food intended for the use of low-energy nutrition for weight reduction (No. 949 of 1998).
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Type of law
Regulation
Abstract
Article 1 defines the application sphere of the Decree. It applies to low-energy diets intended for nutritional use so as to reduce weight but it does not apply to complete low energy alternatives that do not contain a specified amount of calories. Requirements outlined in the First and second Schedule regarding contents of diets shall be met (art. 4). Article 5 concerns the packaging and labeling of diet food and articles 6 and 7 specifies additional labeling requirements for meal substitutes and complete diets respectively (13 articles completed by 2 Schedules)
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Entry into force notes
Enters into force on 1 October, 1998.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation status
in force
Legislation Amendment
No