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. Full text Portuguese