Decree-Law No. 251/2000 adopting the polarimetric analysis as the official method for establishing starch level in animal feed. Country/Territory Portugal Document type Legislation Date 2000 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República No. 237/2000 (I-A), 13 October 2000, pp. 5695-5697. Subject Livestock Keyword Animal feed/feedstuffs Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe Abstract This Decree-Law adopts the polarimetric analysis as the official method for establishing starch level in animal feed. It consists of 2 articles and 1 annex approving the official method for performing the aforementioned activity. The annex specifies all the requirements to be satisfied for producing animal feed according to EC Commission Directive No. 1949/79 of 27 July. Full text Portuguese