Decree-Law No. 245/93 approving EEC Council Directive No. 88/657 of 14 December (establishing requirements to be satisfied by mince-treated meat). Country/Territory Portugal Document type Legislation Date 1993 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República No. 158/93 (I-A), 8 July 1993, p. 3673. Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Food quality control/food safety Meat Hygiene/sanitary procedures Packaging/labelling Standards Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe Abstract This Decree-Law approves EC Council Directive No. 88/657 of 14 December, establishing requirements to be satisfied by mince-treated meat (and meat pieces less than 100 grs. of weight). It establishes labelling and packaging requirements (according to Ministerial Decree No. 119/93 of 2 February), controls and sanctions to be applied for offenders. It also prescribes fees to be paid to national authorities. Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Implements Order No. 119/93 establishing food and beverage labelling requirements. Legislation | Portugal | 1993 Keyword: Packaging/labelling, Food additives, Beverages, Food quality control/food safety Source: FAO, FAOLEX