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Decree-Law No. 24/2009 regulating the labelling of foodstuff to be delivered directly to the final consumer.

Country/Territory
Cabo Verde
Document type
Legislation
Date
2009 (2015)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Boletim Oficial, I Série, No. 29.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Internal trade Processing/handling Transport/storage Packaging/labelling
Geographical area
Africa, Atlantic Ocean Islands, North Atlantic, Sahel, Small Island Developing States, Western Africa
Entry into force notes
This Decree-Law enters into force on the day after its publication.
Abstract

This Decree-Law, consisting of 36 articles and four Annexes, regulates the labelling of foodstuff to be delivered directly to the final consumer. The provisions of this Decree-Law applies to the labelling of foodstuffs to supply restaurants, hospitals, canteens and other similar caterers, as well as certain aspects of label presentation and advertising. Annexes list the requirements to be satisfied in labelling related to different categories of ingredients.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.legis-palop.org

References - Legislation

Amended by

Decree-Law No. 67/2015 amending Decree-Law No. 24/2009 on the labelling requirements for foodstuff.

Legislation | Cabo Verde | 2009 (2015)

Keyword: Internal trade, Processing/handling, Transport/storage, Packaging/labelling, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Institution, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX