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Legislación en materia de alimentos - Coggle Diagram
Legislación en materia de alimentos
food legislation
legal standards > regulate fair practices, food safety & quality
Spain & EU > allign with national & EU-specific regulations
key regulations > mandatory general labeling, nutrional labeling & optional information > may provide additional consumer insights
international organizations > set global standards (Codex Alimentarius) > to combat hunger, ensure fair trade & promote agricultural development
influences national laws (eg. WHO & FAO)
legal regulations
EU food safety white paper (2000): covers all food chain stages + defines food safety as the conditions & practices > prevent contamination & foodborne illnesses
código alimentario español (2012): defines additives, food & stimulants + sets minimum standards for food conditions, definitions & procedures
technical & health regulations & quality standards: aim to prevent fraud + to ensure food quality by establishing commercial, sanitary & technical standards
labeling standards
general requirements: labeling > must include
allergen information (highlighted)
clear product description
expiry date
full ingredient list (in descending order of quantity)
manufacturer details
net weight or volume
storage conditions
specific guidelines
requirements > stricter based on package size with mimimum font sizes for readabilty
specific allergens > highlighted to accommodate food allergies & intolerances
nutritional labeling & voluntary information
mandatory nutritional information: for major processed foods > per 100g or mL with additional information per portion or serving for easier comparison between products
nutri-score labeling: rates food based on nutritional content (green = healthy) + encourages consumers to make informed & balanced dietary choices
daily intake guidelines: reflect nutritional values to maintain a balanced diet (eg. GDA or RDA)
quality certifications: indicate specific qualities tied to production regions or unique preparation methods (eg. D.O. or I.G.P.)