EU General Food Law Regulation (EC) 178/2002

Lack of traceability led to widespread food safety risks in the EU market.

Key Obligations

Traceability mandatory; RASFF notification; food safety responsibility; import controls

Penalty Ranges

Recall, destruction, fines

Mandatory Deadline: Active

Affected HS Codes: 01,02,03,04,07,08,09,10,11,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22

Issuing Authority: European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)