Decree-Law No. 2/2001 regulating the use of genetically modified micro-organisms in food. Country/Territory Portugal Document type Legislation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Food quality control/food safety Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Southern Europe Abstract This Decree-Law regulates the use of genetically modified micro-organisms approving EC Council Directive No. 98/81 of 26 October 1981. It consists of 20 articles and 5 annexes establishing the conditions for using the aforementioned micro-organisms and specifying the technical procedures to be applied in order to produce them and protect human health. Full text Portuguese