Subjects:

Food Law, EU Law

Contents:

Introduction

Food Safety and Principles of EU Food Law

Free Movement of Goods

Food Labelling

Food Hygiene

Food Quality

Artisan and Speciality Foods

Nutrition

Product Liability

Food Additives

Foodstuffs for Particular Nutritional Uses

Genetically Modified Foods

European Food Safety Authority

The International Context

Penalties, Remedying & Lobbying

Conclusions

European Food Law is recognised as the leading authority all aspects of European law as it applies to the composition, packaging and consumption of food.

The creation of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) in 2002 was a milestone in the development of a body of food-specific European legislation and case law. This new edition examines the new regulatory framework under the Authority and draws together the growing body of relevant legislation and case law on food-related matters.

• Explains and interprets all aspects of current EU Food Law
• Covers the full diversity of the subject - from food hygiene and labelling to genetic modification and free movement of goods issues
• Practical work which explains the law clearly to a wide audience (both legal and regulatory)
• Includes new chapters on emerging concerns such as obesity and organic food
• Deals with international issues, including the WTO and zoonoses
• Contains the text of relevant legislation and regulations