Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 Article 4

Article 4

Scope 1. This Chapter relates to all stages of the production, processing and distribution of food, and also of feed produced for, or fed to, food-producing animals. 2. The principles laid down in Articles 5 to 10 shall form a general framework of a horizontal nature to be followed when measures are taken. 3. Existing food law principles and procedures shall be adapted as soon as possible and by 1 January 2007 at the latest in order to comply with Articles 5 to 10. 4. Until then, and by way of derogation from paragraph 2, existing legislation shall be implemented taking account of the principles laid down in Articles 5 to 10. SECTION 1 GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF FOOD LAW

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