Decisions of the ALTS on the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) published

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Aug 31, 2018 - Foods

Decisions of the ALTS on the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) published

New ALTS resolutions published by the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL).

The ALTS made resolutions on the following topics:

• Exemptions from mandatory nutritional labeling
• Food designations in the German language
• "Imitation Regulation" - Interpretation of the term "product name" within the meaning of Annex VI Part A No. 4 of Regulation (EU) No. 1169/2011 (FIC)
• Use of colorants for surface decoration trace labeling (milk, wheat) in "lactose-free" or "gluten-free" foods
• Allergy warnings (regarding gluten) in "gluten-free" products
• Labeling of foods with the indication "made from ingredients not containing gluten"
• Internet trade - "Refreshed" delivery of fresh fish
• Furthermore, ALTS addressed inquiries about the use of nitrates in processed fishery products and the addition of nitrite in so-called "Carpaccio"

We note that ALTS resolutions do not have binding legal character, but they provide important guidance for economic operators to assess products from the majority perspective of experts.

Our customer advisors are very happy to assist you with any questions.

Source: Circular BLL-231-2018, www.bll.de and www.bvl.bund.de