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Regulation No. 1497 on food information to consumers.

Country
Type of law
Regulation
Source

Abstract
The Regulation sets rules regarding food information to be notified to consumers. It is in fact mandatory to ensure name, origin and sort for fresh fruits, berries, vegetables and potatoes of packed and pre-packed food products are labelled in Norwegian language. Fresh fruit, berries, vegetables and potatoes must be labeled with information on origin. Apples, pears, plums, cherries and strawberries should be labeled with information about their sort.
The Regulation consists of III Chapters and 2 Appendices: Implementation in Norwegian law of EEA obligations (1); Additional national and Norwegian provisions (2); Administrative provisions (3).
Appendix 1 - REGULATION (EU) No 1169/2011 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 25 October 2011.
Appendix 2 - COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) No 828/2014 of 30 July 2014.
Date of text
Entry into force notes
31 December 2014.
Notes
In order to facilitate finding the wording of EU regulations being implemented, text of Appendices 1-2 are for easier reference and information, however not part of this Regulation.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Forskrift om matinformasjon til forbrukerne (matinformasjonsforskriften).