Authenticity of edible oils and fats the legal position

Authenticity of edible oils and fats the legal position [Pg.181]

This chapter outlines the legislation that has been developed at the UK national level, at European level and internationally with respect to the authenticity of fats and oils. It then goes on to describe briefly the authenticity research [Pg.181]

The views expressed in this chapter are those of the author and should not be regarded as a statement of official UK Government policy. [Pg.181]

Under Sections 14 and 15 of the Food Safety Act, it is an offence to sell food that is not of the nature, substance or quality demanded by the consumer or to falsely or misleadingly describe or present food. The presence of any undeclared oils or false claims regarding the geographical origin of the oil may be considered to constitute such an offence. [Pg.182]

With regard to the name of the food , where there is a name laid down by law (names which either European or UK law specifies must be used for certain [Pg.182]

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