The Austrian law on table salt defines it as sodium chloride intended for human consumption, mandating that iodized salt must contain between 15 and 20 milligrams of iodine per kilogram, labeled accordingly. Non-iodized salt is restricted and can only be supplied upon explicit request, must be clearly marked "non-iodized," and retailers must always stock iodized salt. Regional health authorities may require exclusive sale and use of iodized salt in areas with high iodine deficiency to protect public health. Violations of these provisions constitute administrative offenses punishable by fines, with attempts also penalized. The law ensures control of iodine intake through salt to prevent iodine deficiency disorders in the population. The text consists of 7 Articles.
Consolidated version of the text as of 1999 (BGBl. I Nr. 115/1999).
Title:
Federal Law on the Trade in Table Salt.
Country:
Austria
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Legislation
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