Food, Commodities and Feed Code

The Code serves as the central legal framework for food, commodities, and feed safety in Germany. It also regulates commodities, including certain consumer products such as tattoo inks and materials intended to come into contact with the human body or food. The main purposes of the Code are to protect consumers' health, prevent consumers from being misled, and ensure that consumers receive adequate information.

Contents

Section 1: General Provisions

Section 2: Handling of Foodstuffs

Section 3: Handling of Feed

Section 4: Handling of Tattoo Inks and Cosmetic Products

Section 5: Handling of Other Commodities

Section 6: Common Provisions for All Products

Section 7: Supervision

Section 8: Monitoring

Section 9: Movement into and out of Germany

Section 9a: Special Provisions for Protection Against Ionizing Radiation

Section 10: Criminal and Administrative Fine Provisions

Section 11: Final Provisions