General Food Lawin-force
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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