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Elaboration of the Guide to implement an own-control system of the Nominal Quantities of Pre-package
Published on 26 January 2021

Spain
Cataluña
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About this good practice
With the aim of helping companies to implement regulatory requirements on the control of the effective content of packaged foods, the DARP has developed the “Guide to implement an own-control system of the Nominal Quantities of Pre-packaged and implement a Procedure for Checking Actual Contents of Pre-Packaged agri-food products”.
It is a guide that aims to facilitate the adaptation of the system of own-control of the effective content of packaged foods to the requirements provided for in Law 14/2003 on Agri-Food Quality in Catalonia.
The Guide delves into how own-monitoring of the effective content of packaged products should be. This document was already mentioned in the " Guide for the implantation of a food quality own-control system in agri-food SMEs" and aims to revise in a practical way R.D. 1801/2008, which establishes the rules relating to nominal quantities for packaged products and the control of their effective content.
This Guide aims to be a tool for improving the own-checks made by operators to offer quality agri-food products and give the maximum guarantees to the consumer about the authenticity of the information on the label, in this case, the weight or volume of packaged foods.
The purpose was to develop a practical document, easy to use and consult, and at the same time deals with the issues with the necessary rigor, which are mandatory compliance requirements.
It is a guide that aims to facilitate the adaptation of the system of own-control of the effective content of packaged foods to the requirements provided for in Law 14/2003 on Agri-Food Quality in Catalonia.
The Guide delves into how own-monitoring of the effective content of packaged products should be. This document was already mentioned in the " Guide for the implantation of a food quality own-control system in agri-food SMEs" and aims to revise in a practical way R.D. 1801/2008, which establishes the rules relating to nominal quantities for packaged products and the control of their effective content.
This Guide aims to be a tool for improving the own-checks made by operators to offer quality agri-food products and give the maximum guarantees to the consumer about the authenticity of the information on the label, in this case, the weight or volume of packaged foods.
The purpose was to develop a practical document, easy to use and consult, and at the same time deals with the issues with the necessary rigor, which are mandatory compliance requirements.
Expert opinion
The practice provides a simple and effective way to ensure the translation of regulations in the agri-food sector into actionable implementation guidelines for companies in the sector. The dissemination guide is completed by a large number of public events, contributing to a large awareness effort for improving quality standards in the agri-food sector.
This practice belongs to a series of similar practices from Catalonia, aiming at supporting companies with the implementation of different regulatory and quality standards, encompassing also:
- Elaboration of the Guide for quality own control and good handling practices for stone & pome fruit
- Elaboration of the Guide for the implantation of a food quality own-control system in agri-food SMEs
- Support for the elaboration of a Guide for fraud prevention in the food industry
This practice belongs to a series of similar practices from Catalonia, aiming at supporting companies with the implementation of different regulatory and quality standards, encompassing also:
- Elaboration of the Guide for quality own control and good handling practices for stone & pome fruit
- Elaboration of the Guide for the implantation of a food quality own-control system in agri-food SMEs
- Support for the elaboration of a Guide for fraud prevention in the food industry
Works at
Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform
Resources needed
Human resources required: team of agri-food inspectors.
Evidence of success
Conferences offered to professionals in the agri-food sector for the presentation of the guide and introduction to it:
Presentations of the Guideline:
2017: November 7, 2017. Barcelona.
2018: November 29, 2018. Monells (Girona).
2019: October 24, 2019. Lleida.
Due to the great interest among the agri-food operators in these seminars, more sessions are planned during 2021.
Presentations of the Guideline:
2017: November 7, 2017. Barcelona.
2018: November 29, 2018. Monells (Girona).
2019: October 24, 2019. Lleida.
Due to the great interest among the agri-food operators in these seminars, more sessions are planned during 2021.
Potential for learning or transfer
With this publication we believe that it is interesting to note that in order to work in line with quality control and the fight against fraud, a very important way of work is the prevention.
The document includes how a control effective content of the food products system can be structured in accordance with Law 14/2003 on agri-food quality, and that meets the specific requirements established by RD 1801/2008, of 3 November, which details rules relating to the nominal quantities for packaged products and the control of the effective content, and other applicable legal provisions.
The purpose was to develop a practical document, easy to use and consult, and at the same time deals with the issues with the necessary rigor, which are mandatory compliance requirements.
The document includes how a control effective content of the food products system can be structured in accordance with Law 14/2003 on agri-food quality, and that meets the specific requirements established by RD 1801/2008, of 3 November, which details rules relating to the nominal quantities for packaged products and the control of the effective content, and other applicable legal provisions.
The purpose was to develop a practical document, easy to use and consult, and at the same time deals with the issues with the necessary rigor, which are mandatory compliance requirements.
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Organisation
Regional Government of Cataluña

Spain
Cataluña
Contact
Agrifood inspector