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Food law: general principles and requirements

Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety | Dossier 1377 | Status: "In Force" | Updated: 29 Jun 07
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