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Decree-Law No. 197/2007 on plastic materials to be used with foodstuff.

Country/Territory
Portugal
Document type
Legislation
Date
2007
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Diário da República, I Série, No. 93, 15 May 2007, pp. 3166 – 3229.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food additives Food quality control/food safety Standards Toxicity/poisoning Offences/penalties Certification
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Decree-Law enters into force the day after its publication.
Abstract

This Decree-Law is composed of 18 articles and several annexes divided in two main Lists. It implements several EC Directives regulating the use of plastic materials with foodstuff. In particular, the Decree-Law rules on food additives, specific limits to the use of plastic material, compliance certification and control measures. Annexes further specify technical requirements and standards.

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