Amendments after 2009

TABLE OF AMENDMENTS TO THE FOOD AND DRINKS CODE (after the 2009 version)

Α/Α

Article of the Food and Drinks Code

Applicable version

Date Of Issue

Decision Supreme Chemical Council - Government Gazette

Amendment for

Relevant Circular

40

149

Water

3 January
2024
ΑΧΣ 182/2023
(Β΄ 366/2024)

 
Updating the provisions of the Code Decisions of the Supreme Chemical Council (ΑΧΣ) with no. 182/2023 and 187/2023
39

148

Beverages

5 January
2024
ΑΧΣ 187/2023
(Β΄229/2024)
Updating the provisions of the Code

147

Alcohol-free drinks 
made from natural fruit juices 
and/or vegetables 

4 January
2024
Updating the provisions of the Code

146

Artificial alcohol-free
beverages

4 January
2024
Updating the provisions of the Code

145

Alcohol-free beverages
(general provisions)

4 January
2024
Updating the provisions of the Code
38

115

Pasta

2 October
2023

ΑΧΣ 46/2022

(Β΄ 6081 /2023)

Updating the provisions of the Code Decision of the Supreme Chemical Council (ΑΧΣ) with no. 46/2022

37

Annex

General decisions of the Supreme Chemical Council

2

September 2021

Α.Υ.Ο. 27/2021

(Β΄ 4075)

Inclusion of new decisions

Notification of no. 27/2021 Α.Υ.Ο.

Α.Υ.Ο. 26/2021

(Β΄ 4092)

Notification of no. 26/2021 Α.Υ.Ο.

Α.Υ.Ο. 92/2020

(Β΄ 4075

Notification of no. 92/2020 Α.Υ.Ο.

36

80β

Caseins and caseinates

2

September 2021

Κ.Υ.Α. 26/2020

(Β΄ 4074)

Harmonisation with the corrigendum to Directive (EU) 2015/2203

Notification of no. 26/2020 Κ.Υ.Α.

35

15

Sending and receiving samples

16

Examination of samples

2

November 2018

ΑΧΣ 157/2018

(Β΄ 5131)

Updating the provisions of the Code

Decision of the Supreme Chemical Council (ΑΧΣ) with no. 157/2018

34

87α

Royal jelly

1

August 2018

ΑΧΣ 135/2018

(Β΄ 3416)

Establishment of national standards

Decision of the Supreme Chemical Council (ΑΧΣ) with no. 135/2018

33

36α

Extraction solvents used in the manufacture of food and ingredients

4

July 2018

ΑΧΣ 75/2018

(Β΄ 3004)

Harmonisation with Directive (ΕU) 2016/1855

Decision of the Supreme Chemical Council (ΑΧΣ) with no. 75/2018

32

13

Sample Taking - Packing & Sealing

2

June 2018

ΑΧΣ 29/2018

(Β΄ 2242)

Updating the provisions of the Code.

Decisions of the Supreme Chemical Council (ΑΧΣ) with no. 97/2017, 28/2018 and 29/2018

31

2

Definitions

2

June 2018

ΑΧΣ 28/2018

(Β΄ 2242)

Updating the provisions of the Code.

30

11

Labelling, food presentation

11α

Nutritional labelling

4

December 2017

ΑΧΣ 97/2017

(Β΄ 4883)

Updating the provisions of the Code according to Reg. (EU) 1169/2011

-

29

5

Foodstuffs requiring authorisation

2

December 2017

ΑΧΣ 99/2017

(Β΄ 4288)

Updating the provisions of the Code.

Decision of the Supreme Chemical Council (ΑΧΣ) with no. 99/2017

28

67

Honey

4

November 2016

ΑΧΣ 148/2015

(Β΄ 3854)

Updating the provisions of the Code

Decision of the Supreme Chemical Council (ΑΧΣ) with no. 148/2015

27

80

Types of milk

80β

Caseins and caseinates

6

September 2016

ΑΧΣ 82/2016

(Β΄ 3039)

Harmonisation with Directive (EU) 2015/2203

Decision of the Supreme Chemical Council (ΑΧΣ) with no. 82/2016

1

26

82

2

August 2016

ΑΧΣ 106/2016

(Β΄ 2457)

Updating the provisions of the Code

Decision of the Supreme Chemical Council (ΑΧΣ) with no. 106/2016 - Updating Of the Food and Drinks Code

25

39

Vinegar

4

March 2016

ΑΧΣ 149/2015

(Β΄ 761)

Updating the provisions of the Code

Amendment of Article 39 of the Food and Drinks Code

 

24

145

3

October 2015

ΑΧΣ 90/2015

(Β΄ 2239)

Updating the provisions of the Code

Decision of the Supreme Chemical Council (ΑΧΣ) with no. 89/2015 και 90/2015 - Updating Of the Food and Drinks Code

146

3

147

3

148

4

23

149

Water

2

ΑΧΣ 89/2015

(Β΄ 2239)

 

22

12γ

Sea transport of liquid oils and fats in bulk

2

July 2015

ΑΧΣ 188/2014

(Β΄ 1410)

Update according to Reg. (EU) 579/2014

Decision of the Supreme Chemical Council (ΑΧΣ) with no. 187/2014 και 188/2014 - Updating Of the Food and Drinks Code

21

126

4

July 2015

ΑΧΣ 187/2014

(Β΄ 1309)

Update according to Reg. (EU) 1040/2014

Decision of the Supreme Chemical Council (ΑΧΣ) with no. 187/2014 και 188/2014 - Updating Of the Food and Drinks Code

20

67

Honey

3

June 2015

ΑΧΣ 18/2015

(Β΄ 1088)

Harmonisation with Directive 2014/63/ΕU

Decision of the Supreme Chemical Council (ΑΧΣ) with no. 18/2015 - Updating of the Food and Drinks Code

 

19

11

Labelling, food presentation

19

Appeal sample examinations

3

April 2014

ν. 4254/2014

(Α΄ 85)

Updating the provisions of the Code

Sending Law 4254/2014 - Update of The Food and Drinks Code

2

18

 

3, 8, 10, 38, 41, 43, 52, 70, 74, 77, 80, 83, 108, 111, 122

 

 

April 2014

ΑΧΣ 73/2014

(Β΄ 767)

Updating the provisions of the Code

Decision of the Supreme Chemical Council (ΑΧΣ) with no. 73/2014 – Amendment of the Food and Drinks Code

17

124

Processed tomato products

3

March 2014

ΑΧΣ 275/2013

(Β΄ 563)

Updating of the provisions of the Code about processed tomato products

Decision of the Supreme Chemical Council (ΑΧΣ) with no. 275/2013 – Amendment of the Food and Drinks Code

16

11

Labelling, food presentation

2

March 2014

ΑΧΣ 259/2013

(Β΄ 563)

Updating in accordance with directive 2011/91/EU

Decision of the Supreme Chemical Council (ΑΧΣ) with no. 259/2013 – Amendment of the Food and Drinks Code

15

CHAPTER Χ

Meat products - Meat preparations

Articles 88-91

 

1

March 2014

ΑΧΣ 260/2013

(Β΄ 525)

Replacement of Articles 88 to 91 of the Code

Decision of the Supreme Chemical Council (ΑΧΣ) with no. 260/2013 – Amendment of the Food and Drinks Code

14

143

Generally for drinks

144

Drinks with alcohol

2

September 2013

ΑΧΣ 137/2013

(Β΄ 1743)

Update of the provisions of the Code regarding drinks with alcohol

Decision of the Supreme Chemical Council (ΑΧΣ) with no. 137/2013 – Amendment of the Food and Drinks Code

4

13

126

Fruit juices and certain similar products

124

Preserved sterilised and concentrated tomato products

The incorporation of the ΑΧΣ decision 67/2013 in articles 126 and 124 of the Code will be made from the date of its implementation (October 28, 2013)

ΑΧΣ 67/2013

(Β΄ 1221)

Harmonisation with Directive 2012/12/ΕU

Decision of the Supreme Chemical Council (ΑΧΣ) with no. 67/2013

12

66

Sweetened sweeteners from raisins, carobs or milk

 

2

December

2012

ΑΧΣ 135/2012

(Β΄ 3384)

Updating of the provisions of the Code about molasses

Publication of decision AKS 135/2012 on molasses

11

37

Characterization and general conditions of use of flavourings

The incorporation of ΑΧΣ Decision 197/2012 into Article 37 has not been made due to the need for formal corrections

 

ΑΧΣ 197/2012

(Β΄ 2734)

(Β΄ 2984)

(updated)

Repeal of the provisions of the Food and Drinks Code

Decisions of the Supreme Chemical Council (ΑΧΣ) with no. 170/2012 και 197/2012 - Updating Of the Food and Drinks Code)

10

127

Preparation, packaging and detailed specifications of fruit juices and certain similar products

και

148

Beverages

2

October 2012

ΑΧΣ 170/2012

(Β΄ 2734)

Repeal of the provisions of the Food and Drinks Code

Decisions of the Supreme Chemical Council (ΑΧΣ) with no. 170/2012 και 197/2012 - Updating Of the Food and Drinks Code

 

3

9

137

Ice creams

και

141

Confectionery

4

May 2012

ΑΧΣ 369/2011

(Β΄ 1390)

Updating of the national institutional framework for ice cream

Decisions of the Supreme Chemical Council (ΑΧΣ) with no.. 369/2011 - Updating Of the Food and Drinks Code

 

8

67

Honey

2

February 2012

ΑΧΣ 183/2011

(Β΄ 19)

Labelling of the origin of honey

Decisions of the Supreme Chemical Council (ΑΧΣ) with no. 183/2011 - Updating Of the Food and Drinks Code

7

3,  18,  29

2

January 2012

ΑΧΣ 236/2011

(Β΄ 4)

Updating - Accordance with Reg. (EC) 178/2002

Decisions of the Supreme Chemical Council (ΑΧΣ) with no. 236/2011 -

Updating Of the Food and Drinks Code

6

80

Types of milk

4

June 2011

ΑΧΣ 362/2010

(Β΄ 1113)

In accordance with Reg. (EC)) 1153/2007

Decisions of the Supreme Chemical Council (ΑΧΣ) with no. 362/2010 – Updating Of the Food and Drinks Code

 

5

26

Plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food

Commission regulation (EU) No 10/2011 on plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food, as amended by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 321/2011

(applicable from 1st May 2011 except for specific provisions of Articles 5, 18 and 20 for which different dates of application are set out in Article 23 and without prejudice to the transitional provisions of Article 22)

 

4

39

Vinegar

2

May 2011

ΑΧΣ 90/2009

(Β΄ 270)

Setting specifications for "Balsamic Vinegar"

Document of the Directorate of Alcohol, alcoholic beverages, wine and beer with Ref. No. 30/077/602/18.03.2011

 

3

36α

Extraction solvents used in the manufacture of food and ingredients

3

February 2011

ΑΧΣ 257/2010

(Β΄ 4)

Harmonisation with Directive 2010/59/ΕU

Decision of the Supreme Chemical Council (ΑΧΣ) with no. 257/2010

2

126

Fruit juices and certain similar products

2

Jan 2010

ΑΧΣ  450/2009

(Β΄ 2572)

Harmonisation with Directive 2009/106/ΕC

Notification of Decision no. 450/2009 of the Supreme Chemical Council

1

36α

Extraction solvents used in the manufacture of food and its ingredients

2

Jan 2010

ΑΧΣ 371/2009

(Β΄ 2601)

Harmonisation with Directive 2009/32/ΕC

Notification of Decision no. 371/2009 of the Supreme Chemical Council