With the present Decree the general principles for the performance of official control of foodstuffs are established, in accordance with Council Directive 89/397/EEC. Official control of foodstuffs means an inspection by the competent authorities of the compliance: of foodstuffs; of food additives, vitamins, mineral salts, trace elements and other additives intended to be sold as such; of materials and articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs, with provisions aimed at preventing risks to public health, guaranteeing fair commercial transactions or protecting consumer interests, including provisions on consumer information. The provisions of article 12a shall apply without prejudice to the provisions adopted in the context of more specific Community rules. They shall not apply to metrological control. Products intended for consignment to other EU Member State shall be inspected with the same care as those intended for marketing on the national territory.
Grecia · 1992-05-07