Decree-Law No. 121/98 regulating the use of food additives (except colourings and sweeteners). Country/Territory Portugal Document type Legislation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República No. 106/98 (I-A), 8 May 1998, pp. 2142-2153. Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Food quality control/food safety Food additives Standards Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe Abstract This Decree-Law approves EC Council Directives No. 95/2 and No. 96/85 on the use of food additives (except colourings and sweeteners). It consists of 9 articles and 1 Table regulating food additives to be used for human consumption and establishing requirements to be met by substances such: preservatives, anti-oxidants, acidifiers, acidity regulators, etc. Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Implements Decree-Law No. 192/89 establishing the use of food additives. Legislation | Portugal | 1989 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Standards, Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Order No. 646/93 amending Order No. 8833/89 (regulating the using of additives in food). Legislation | Portugal | 1993 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX Order No. 833/89 regulating the using of additives in food. Legislation | Portugal | 1989 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX Order No. 747/94 amending Order No. 833/89 (regulating the using of additives in food). Legislation | Portugal | 1994 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, International trade Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Decree-Law No. 33/2005 on food additives other than colours and sweeteners. Legislation | Portugal | 2005 Keyword: Food additives, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Standards, Packaging/labelling, Policy/planning Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree-Law No. 363/98 amending Decree-Law No. 121/98 on the use of food additives (except colourings and sweeteners). Legislation | Portugal | 1998 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree-Law No. 274/2000 amending Decree-Law No. 121/98 on the use of food additives (except colourings and sweeteners). Legislation | Portugal | 2000 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX