Decree-Law No. 251/91 establishing the requirements for quick frozen food preparation, labelling and packaging. Country/Territory Portugal Document type Legislation Date 1991 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República No. 161/91 (I-A), 16 July 1991, pp. 3625-3627. Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Food quality control/food safety Standards International trade Treated food Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This Decree-Law shall enter into force after 120 days from publication. Abstract This Decree-Law establishes the requirements for quick frozen food preparation, labelling and packaging. It consists of 11 articles specifying the requirements to be met by the aforementioned treated food and establishing definitions and conditions to be satisfied for producing, using and placing on the market these food. Labelling and packaging requirements are specified in the text. Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Implemented by Order No. 91/94 establishing the requirements to be met for the control of temperature of quick frozen food. Legislation | Portugal | 1994 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Standards, International trade, Treated food Source: FAO, FAOLEX