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Lebensmittelrecht#

Food Legislation in Austria: In the interest of health and consumer protection commerce in food, additives (e.g. flavourings), cosmetics and consumer goods (e.g. dishes and toys) is governed by the Food Law of 1975. Food regulations include reservations regarding the safety of certain foodstuffs, regulations concerning hygiene and the Austrian Food Standards = Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) which is compiled by the Codex Commission, an advisory body of the Ministry of Health and Consumer Protection. The Ministry of Health and the provincial governors are supported by special supervisory bodies and expert Food Testing Centres in the execution of food regulations. Gross violations of food regulations are punishable by law.

Literature#

W. Barfuss, K. Smolka and G. Onder, Lebensmittelrecht, 1975ff. articles in the periodical "Ernaehrung", 1977ff.

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