Overview of Algerian food quality legislation, regulations and control authorities

Consumers are faced with a multitude of hazards that may be present in the foodstuffs they consume. Legislation in the agri-food industry is the set of strict rules to be followed at all steps in the process of releasing products. Quality assurance in Algeria is essentially based on legislation framed by the law on fraud repression and consumer protection, together with the health law, the phytosanitary law, the veterinary law. In accordance with the international standards such as Codex Alimentarius, the ISO standards, also the international legislation the Basic General Food Law (EC 178/2002), and the hygiene package, as well as HACCP requirements. Public authorities must take all necessary measures to guarantee safe and healthy food products. The State, through its services, is the guarantor of public health