Legislation

Food Safety Act, 2002

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European Union Regulations

 

Veterinary Services Act, 2001 

Legal Notices

 

Animal Food and Feeding Stuffs Act, 1965

 

Plant Quarantine Act, 2001

Legal Notices

 

Product Safety Act, 2001

Legal Notices

 

Pesticide Control Act, 2001

Legal Notices

Food Safety Commission

Established by article 5 of the Food Safety Act, 2002

(Act XIV 0f 2002)

 

Department for Environmental Health  Department of Food and Veterinary Services Foodstuffs, Chemicals and Cosmetics Directorate 
Department of Health Promotion Department of Plant Health Food Safety Commission

 

Food Safety Act, 2002 (Act No. XIV of 2002)

Att Dwar is-Sigurta fl-Ikel, 2002

Legal Notices

 

 

Dairy Farms Regulations, 1976

L.N. 28 of 1976

Amended by

L.N. 98 of 1989

 

Meat Regulations, 1977

L.N. 15 of 1977

 

Sale of Fish Regulations, 1977

L.N. 19 of 1977

 

Sale of Beer Regulations, 1977

L.N. 26 of 1977

Repealed by

L.N. 348 of 2002

 

Importation of Meat Regulations, 1977

L.N. 28 of 1977

 

Flour, Bread and Paste Regulations, 1977

L.N. 92 of 1977

Repealed by

L.N. 348 of 2002

 

Canned Food Regulations, 1977

L.N. 142 of 1977

 

Sale of Pasteurised Milk Regulations, 1977

L.N. 148 of 1977

 

Sausages, Salted Meat and other Prepared Meat Regulations, 1977

L.N. 156 of 1977

Amended by

L.N. 209 of 1998

 

Use of Fuel in Bakeries Regulations, 1989

L.N. 109 of 1989

 

Labelling of Dried Beans Regulations, 1993

L.N. 82 of 1993

 

Additives in Food Regulations, 1994

L.N. 89 of 1994

 

Use of Colour in Foodstuffs Regulations, 1995

L.N. 107 of 1995

Amended by

L.N. 199 of 1997

L.N. 132 of 2003

L.N. 216 of 2004

L.N. 487 of 2004

L.N. 92 of 2007

 

Materials and Articles in Contact with Foodstuffs Regulations, 1996

L.N. 4 of 1996

Repealed by

L.N. 138 of 2003

 

Residues in Meat Regulations, 1998

L.N. 142 of 1998

 

Food Licences Regulations, 1998

L.N. 144 of 1998

 

Maximum Residue Limits in Veterinary Medicinal Products Regulations, 1998

L.N. 162 of 1998

 

 

Nutrition Labelling for Foodstuffs Regulations, 1998

L.N. 247 of 1998

Amended by

L.N. 209 of 2004

 

Flavourings for Use in Foodstuffs and Source Materials for their Production Regulations, 1998

L.N. 257 of 1998

 

 

Foods Intended for Use in Energy-Restricted Diets for Weight Reduction Regulations, 1999

 

L.N. 1 of 1999

Amended by

L.N. 268 of 2007

 

Extraction Solvents for Foodstuffs Regulations, 1999

L.N. 25 of 1999

 

Erucic Acid Regulations, 2000

L.N. 247 of 2000

 

Fish Packing and Processing Establishments Regulations, 2000

L.N. 255 of 2000

 

Irradiation of Food Regulations, 2001

L.N. 61 of 2001

 

Registration of Food Handlers Regulations, 2001

L.N. 178 of 2001

Amended by

L.N. 137 of 2007

 

Registration of Food Premises Regulations, 2001

L.N. 180 of 2001

Amended by

L.N. 136 of 2007

 

Dietary Foods for Special Medical Purposes Regulations, 2001

L.N. 309 of 2001

Amended by

L.N. 241 of 2007

 

Permitted Food Additives Regulations, 2001

 

 

L.N. 310 of 2001

Repealed by

L.N. 347 of 2003

 

Labelling, Presentation and Advertising of Foodstuffs Regulation, 2002

L.N. 5 of 2002

Repealed by

L.N. 483 of 2004

 

 

Processed Cereal-based Foods and Other Foods for Infants and Young Children Regulations, 2002

L.N. 207 of 2002

Amended by

L.N. 212 of 2004

Repealed by

L.N. 227 of 2007

 

Casein and Caseinates Regulations, 2002

L.N. 133 fo 2002

 

Infant Formulae and Follow-on Formulae Regulations, 2002

L.N. 208 of 2002

Amended by

L.N. 358 of 2004

L.N. 239 of 2007

Repealed by

L.N. 304 of 2007

 

Food Safety Act, 2002 - Commencement Notice

L.N. 262 of 2002

 

Repeal of Food, Drugs and Drinking Water Act (Cap. 231) Order, 2002

L.N. 263 of 2002

 

 

Hygiene of Food Regulations, 2002

L.N. 264 of 2002

Amended by

L.N. 137 of 2003

L.N. 105 of 2004

L.N. 447of 2004

 

Food Safety (Sampling Procedures) Regulations, 2002

L.N. 265 of 2002

 

Repeal of Food, Drugs and Drinking Water Act (Chapter 231) Order (No. 2), 2002

L.N. 285 of 2002

 

Ordni (Nru. 2) ta' l-2002 dwar it-Thassir ta' l-Att Dwar Hwejjeg ta' l-Ikel, Medicinali u Ilma tax-Xorb (Kap. 231)

A.L. 285 ta' l-2002

 

 

Quick-Frozen Food Regulations, 2002

L.N. 286 of 2002

Amended by

L.N. 240 of 2007

 

Permitted Food Additives (Amendment) Regulations, 2002

L.N. 345 of 2002

Repealed by

L.N. 347 of 2003

 

Novel Foods Regulations, 2002

L.N. 346 of 2002

Repealed by

L.N. 302 of 2004

 

Soft Drinks (Repeal) Regulations, 2002

L.N. 347 of 2002

 

Notice of Repeal of Several Regulations

L.N. 348 of 2002

 

Contaminants in Foods Regulations, 2002

L.N. 392 of 2002

Repealed by

L.N. 302 of 2004

 

Edible Fats and Oils Regulations, 2003

L.N. 68 of 2003

 

The Labelling Presentation and Advertising of Foodstuffs (Amendment) Regulations, 2003

L.N. 125 of 2003

Repealed by

L.N. 483 of 2004

 

The Use of Colours in Foodstuffs (Amendment) Regulations, 2003

L.N. 132 of 2003

 

Import Declaration Regulations, 2003

L.N. 133 of 2003

Repealed by

L.N. 315 of 2004

 

The Hygiene of Food (Amendment) Regulations, 2003

L.N. 137 of 2003

 

Materials in Contact with Foodstuffs Regulations, 2003

L.N. 138 of 2003

Amended by

L.N. 57 of 2005

L.N. 291 of 2005

L.N. 338 of 2005

L.N. 226 of 2006

L.N. 316 of 2006

L.N. 176 of 2008 (MT)

 

Food Supplements Regulations, 2003

L.N. 239 of 2003

Amended by

L.N. 327 of 2005

L.N. 94 of 2007

 

Contaminants in Food (Sampling and Analysis Methods) Regulations, 2003

L.N. 240 of 2003

Repealed by

L.N. 488 of 2004

 

The Permitted Food Additives Regulations, 2003

L.N. 347 of 2003

Repealed by

L.N. 54 of 2005

Regolamenti ta’ l-2003 dwar Addittivi Permessi biex jintużaw ma’ l-Ikel

A.L. 347 ta' l-2003

Imhassrin bl-A.L. 54 ta' 2005

 

Quality of Water Intended for Human Consumption Regulations, 2004

L.N. 23 of 2004

 

Kava-Kava Regulations, 2004

L.N. 40 of 2004

 

The Hygiene of Food (Amendment) Regulations, 2004

L.N. 105 of 2004

 

Quality of Water Intended for Human Consumption (Amendment) Regulations, 2004

L.N. 116 of 2004

 

 

Health Inspectorate Services (Fees) Regulations, 2004

L.N. 134 of 2004

 

Labelling, Presentation and Advertising of Foodstuffs (Amendment) Regulations, 2004

L.N. 206 of 2004

Repealed by

L.N. 483 of 2004

 

The Nutrition Labelling for Foodstuffs (Amendment) Regulations, 2004

L.N. 209 of 2004

 

Processed Cereal-based Foods and Other Foods for Infants and Young Children (Amendment) Regulations, 2004

L.N. 212 of 2004

Repealed by

L.N. 227 of 2007

 

Honey Regulations, 2004

L.N. 213 of 2004

 

Sugar for Human Consumption Regulations, 2004

L.N. 214 of 2004

 

Preserved Milk Regulations, 2004

L.N. 215 of 2004

amended by

L.N. 224 of 2008

 

Colours (Use in Foodstuffs) (Amendment) Regulations, 2004

L.N. 216 of 2004

 

Fruit Jams and Similar Products Regulations, 2004

L.N. 217 of 2004

 

Sweeteners for Use in Foodstuffs Regulations, 2004

L.N. 254 of 2004

Repealed by

L.N. 30 of 2005

 

Fruit Juices and Similar Products Regulations, 2004

L.N. 301 of 2004

 

Notice of Repeal of Regulations

L.N. 302 of 2004

 

Trading Regulations, 2004

L.N. 315 of 2004

 

Natural Mineral Waters Regulations, 2004

L.N. 343 of 2004

 

Registration of Private Water Supplies Intended for Human Consumption Regulations, 2004

L.N. 357 of 2004

 

 

The Infant Formulae and Follow-On Formulae (Amendment) Regulations, 2004

L.N. 358 of 2004

Repealed by

L.N. 304 of 2007

 

Hygiene of Food (Amendment) (No.2) Regulations, 2004

L.N. 447of 2004

 

Labelling, Presentation and Advertising of Foodstuffs Regulations, 2004

L.N. 483 of 2004

Amended by

L.N. 114 of 2005

L.N. 339 of 2005

L.N. 70 of 2006

L.N. 64 of 2007

L.N. 242 of 2007

L.N. 436 of 2007

L.N. 136 of 2008

 

Colours (Use in Foodstuffs) (Amendment) Regulations, 2004

L.N. 487 of 2004

 

Contaminants in Food (Sampling and Analysis Methods) Regulations, 2004

L.N. 488 of 2004

Amended by

L.N. 91 of 2005

L.N. 60 of 2006

L.N. 107 of 2006

 

Regolamenti ta’ l-2004 dwar Sustanzi li Jikkontaminaw fl-Ikel (Metodi kif jittiehdu l-Kampjuni u kif issir l-Analizi)

A.L. 488 ta' 2004

Emendati bl-A.L. 91 ta' 2005

A.L. 60 ta' 2006

A.L. 107 ta' 2006

 

Sweeteners for Use in Foodstuffs Regulations, 2005

L.N. 30 of 2005

Amended by

L.N. 226 of 2005

L.N. 85 of 2008

 

Permitted Food Additives Regulations, 2005

L.N. 54 of 2005

Amended by

L.N. 92 of 2008

 

Regolamenti ta’ l-2005 dwar Addittivi Permessi biex jintużaw ma’ l-Ikel

A.L. 54 ta' l-2005

Emendati bl-A.L. 92 ta' 2008

 

Materials in Contact with Foodstuffs (Amendment) Regulations, 2005

L.N. 57 of 2005

 

 

Contaminants in Food (Sampling and Analysis Methods) (Amendment) Regulations, 2005

L.N. 91 of 2005

 

 

The Labelling, Presentation and Advertising of Foodstuffs (Amendment) Regulations, 2005

L.N. 114 of 2005

 

 

 

Sweeteners for Use in Foodstuffs (Amendment) Regulations, 2005

L.N. 226 of 2005

 

 

Materials in Contact with Foodstuffs (Amendment) Regulations, 2005

L.N. 291 of 2005

 

 

Food Supplements (Amendment) Regulations, 2005

L.N. 327 of 2005

 

 

Materials in Contact with Foodstuffs (Amendment) Regulations, 2005

L.N. 338 of 2005

 

 

Labelling, Presentation and Advertising of Foodstuffs (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations, 2005

 

L.N. 339 of 2005

 

 

Contaminants in Food (Sampling and Analysis Methods) (Amendment) Regulations, 2006

 

L.N. 60 of 2006

 

Labelling, Presentation and Advertising of Foodstuffs (Amendment) Regulations, 2006

 

L.N. 70 of 2006

 

Contaminants in Food (Sampling and Analysis Methods) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations, 2006

 

L.N. 107 of 2006

 

Materials in Contact with Foodstuffs (Amendment) Regulations, 2006

 

L.N. 226 of 2006

 

Poultrymeat Marketing Standards Regulations, 2006

 

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1906/90 of 26 June 1990 on certain marketing standards for poultrymeat

 

Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1538/91 of 5 June 1991 introducing detailed rules for implementing Regulation 1906/90/EEC on certain marketing standards for poultrymeat

 

L.N. 279 of 2006

 

Materials in Contact with Foodstuffs (Amendment) Regulations, 2006

 

L.N. 316 of 2006

 

Labelling, Presentation and Advertising of Foodstuffs (Amendment) Regulations, 2007

 

L.N. 64 of 2007

 

Colours (Use in Foodstuffs) (Amendment) Regulations, 2007

 

L.N. 92 of 2007

 

Food Supplements (Amendment) Regulations, 2007

 

L.N. 94 of 2007

 

Coffee and Chicory Extracts Regulations, 2007

L.N. 133 of 2007

 

 

Cocoa and Chocolate Products Regulations, 2007

L.N. 134 of 2007

 

 

Registration of Food Premises (Amendment) Regulations, 2007

L.N. 136 of 2007

 

 

Food Handlers (Registration) (Amendment) Regulations, 2007

L.N. 137 of 2007

 

 

Processed Cereal-Based Foods and Other Foods for Infants and Young Children Regulations, 2007

 

L.N. 227 of 2007

 

Infant Formulae and Follow-on Formulae (Amendment) Regulations, 2007

 

L.N. 239 of 2007

Repealed by

L.N. 304 of 2007

 

 

Quick-Frozen Food (Amendment) Regulations, 2007

 

L.N. 240 of 2007

 

Dietary Foods for Special Medical Purposes (Amendment) Regulations, 2007

 

L.N. 241 of 2007

 

Labelling, Presentation and Advertising of Foodstuffs (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations, 2007

 

L.N. 242 of 2007

 

Foods intended for use in Energy-Restricted Diets for Weight Reduction (Amendment) Regulations, 2007

 

L.N. 268 of 2007

 

Infant Formulae and Follow-on Formulae Regulations, 2007

 

The Third and Sixth Schedule of L.N. 304 of 2007 is amended by the third and sixth Annexes respectively of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1243/2008 of the 12 December 2008

 

L.N. 304 of 2007

 

Labelling, Presentation and Advertising of Foodstuffs (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations, 2007

 

L.N. 436 of 2007

 

Nutrition and Health Claims Regulations, 2008

 

L.N. 84 of 2008

 

Sweeteners for use in Foodstuffs (Amendment) Regulations, 2008

 

L.N. 85 of 2008

 

The Addition of Vitamins and Minerals and of certain other Substances to Foods Regulations, 2008

 

L.N. 86 of 2008

 

Permitted Food Additives (Amendment) Regulations, 2008

 

L.N. 92 of 2008

 

Labelling, Presentation and Advertising of Foodstuffs (Amendment) Regulations, 2008

 

L.N. 136 of 2008