Decree No. 299 / 2012 Coll.
Decree on erucic acid content in certain foodstuffs
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Effective from 01.10.2012
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13.09.2012
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DECLARATION
of 5 September 2012
concerning the erucic acid content of certain foodstuffs
According to Article 19 (1) (a) of Act No. 110 / 1997 Coll., on Food and Tobacco Products and amending and supplementing certain related laws, as amended by Act No. 306 / 2000 Coll., Act No. 146 / 2002 Coll., Act No. 316 / 2004 Coll. and Act No. 120 / 2008 Coll.:
Preliminary provisions
This decree implements the relevant provisions of the European Union1) and provides for the permissible content of erucic acid as a toxicologically relevant substance in certain foodstuffs.
Allowed erucic acid content in certain foodstuffs
Erucic acid content
(a) oils, fats and mixtures thereof intended for human consumption;
(b) in foodstuffs to which oils, fats or their mixtures have been added;
must not exceed 5% of the total fatty acids in the fatty component.
Repeal
Decree No 305 / 2004 Coll., establishing the species of contaminating and toxicologically relevant substances and their permitted levels in foodstuffs, is repealed.
Efficacy
This Decree shall take effect on 1 October 2012.
Minister:
Doc. MUDr. Heger, CSc., v. r.
1) Council Directive 76 / 621 / EEC of 20 July 1976 fixing the maximum levels of erucic acid in oils and fats intended as such for human consumption and in foodstuffs containing oils or fats.
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Regulation Information
| Citation | Decree No. 299 / 2012 Coll., on erucic acid content in certain foodstuffs |
|---|---|
| Regulation Type | Order |
| Author | - |
| Collection | Code of Laws |
| Date of Promulgation | 13.09.2012 |
|---|---|
| Effective from | 01.10.2012 |
| Effective until | - |
| Status | Valid |
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