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Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law (General Food Law)

32002R0178

Applies from 2005-01-01

Summary

General Food Law sets the framework for EU food law: food safety principles, traceability, responsibilities of food business operators.

Scope

Applies to all stages of production, processing and distribution of food and feed (Art. 1). Requires food to be safe, traceability one-step-back/forward, and withdrawal/recall procedures.

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