The Decree is divided into two main sections. Section 1 makes provision for the labelling of foodstuffs in general. The labelling, presentation and advertising of foodstuffs must not mislead the consumer on the characteristics (i.e. quality, quantity, durability, origin, etc.) or particular medicinal properties of the product. Article 3 establishes all the information to be provided in the label, which are, among others, the name of the product, the list of ingredients, the net weight, the expiry date, etc. Subsequent articles (4-18) identify further specific information to be given. Section 2 makes provision for the labelling of the following specific foodstuffs: beer, butter, camomile, cereals and bread, fresh cheese, margarine, honey, oil, tomato peel and rice. Two schedules contain the list of ingredients where the category name may be substitute for the specific name (Schedule I) and of categories which must be indicated by the name of their category followed by the specific name or EC number, respectively (Schedule II).
Italia · 1992-01-27