S.L. 449.33 Art. 9Labelling.

(1) Quick-frozen food shall only be labelled in accordance with the provisions of the Act and any other labelling regulations.

(2) The description in relation to any food as quick-frozen shall not be used in the labelling of any food other than quick-frozen food manufactured in accordance with regulation 4.

(3) (a) Where any food is manufactured outside Malta, the equivalent of the term "quick-frozen" shall only be used in relation to food manufactured in the same manner as provided in regulation 4.

(b) The list provided for in Schedule 3 specifies the names under which quick-frozen food are sold in all the European Community languages:

Provided that no such food may be offered for sale in Malta as quick-frozen food unless its label contains the wording "quick-frozen", "iffri\at malajr" or "surgelato". Provided further that this provision shall not apply to food which is not offered for sale in Malta as a quick-frozen food.

(4) Quick-frozen food shall be labelled, on its packaging, container or wrapping, or on a label attached to it, to the satisfaction of the health authority and shall, as a minimum, contain the following information:

(a) an indication of the minimum durability;

(b) an indication of the maximum period during which it may be stored;

(c) the temperature at which the food should be stored;

(d) a warning indicating that one should not re-freeze the quick-frozen food after defrosting or a similar

(f) the name and address of the manufacturer or packager, or of a seller established in Malta: Provided that the address on the label shall be a complete and accurate copy of the address as registered with the health authority in accordance with article 11 of the Act; and

(g) the term "quick-frozen", "iffri\at malajr" or "surgelato".