élelmiszerszabályozásának

Élelmiszerszabályozás, or food regulation, denotes the system of laws, standards, and procedures that govern the production, processing, labeling, distribution, and sale of food. Its primary aim is to protect public health, ensure food safety, and provide accurate information to consumers about ingredients, origin, and shelf life.

Its scope includes hygiene requirements, safety standards, permissible levels for additives and contaminants, allergen labeling, and date marking. Regulatory frameworks commonly apply hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) principles, require traceability, and establish recall procedures and penalties for noncompliance. Regulators also monitor advertising and claim substantiation to prevent misleading information.

Enforcement is carried out by national authorities and, in many regions, by supranational bodies. In Hungary, the Nemzeti Élelmiszerlánc-biztonsági Hivatal (NÉBIH) is a key national agency responsible for food safety and market surveillance. In the European Union, oversight combines national agencies with EU rules and bodies such as the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety (DG SANTE). Codex Alimentarius provides international standards that influence national laws and international trade.

Regulatory frameworks are continually updated to reflect new science, technology, and consumer expectations. They balance public health protection with legitimate industry interests and cross-border trade, often requiring cooperation and alignment across jurisdictions.