Decree-Law No. 237/2005 establishing the Authority for Food Safety and Economy (ASAE). Country/Territory Portugal Document type Legislation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República, I Série-A, No. 250, 30 December 2005, pp. 7486-7497. Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Institution Food quality control/food safety 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 on 1 January 2006. Abstract This Decree-Law, composed of 54 articles structured into five Chapters and one Annex, establishes the Authority for Food Safey and Economy (ASAE), with the aim of introducing a national coordination body for foodstuff control and the national focal point for other European Union Countries. The Decree-Law rules on ASAE legal status, mission and functions. In particular, ASAE shall be in charge for assessing and communicating risks in the food chain and in the related economic activities. Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Repealed by Decree-Law No. 274/2007 on the Authority for Economic and Food Safety – ASAE. Legislation | Portugal | 2007 Keyword: Institution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Source: FAO, FAOLEX