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Decree-Law No. 25/2005 on the commercialisation of salted codfish, green cod, dry cod and other similar species.

Country/Territory
Portugal
Document type
Legislation
Date
2005
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Diário da República, I Série-A, No. 20, 28 Jannuary 2005, pp. 696-703.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Aquatic animals Classification/declassification Fish products Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Inspection Internal trade International trade Marine fishes Packaging/labelling Processing/handling Transport/storage Treated food Fraud
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 90 days after its publication.
Abstract

This Decree-Law, composed of 23 articles and 3 Annexes, regulates the commercialization of salted codfish, green cod, dry or semi dry cod and other similar salted species. In particular, it provides a classification of the fish species, the health and safety requirements for its storage, transport, packaging and sail. Moreover, it rules on the accepted quantities of salt and humidity rates. Finally, it provides inspection measures and, to this end, indicates the competent authorities.

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