Decree-Law No. 274/2007 on the Authority for Economic and Food Safety – ASAE. Country/Territory Portugal Document type Legislation Date 2007 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República, I Série, No. 145, 30 July 2007, pp. 4872 – 4875. Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Institution Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings 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 the first day of the month following its publication. Abstract This Decree-Law, composed of 19 articles, regulates the Authority for Economic and Food Safety – ASAE, a body aiming at the assessment and communication of food risks. In particular, the Decree-Law regulates its structure and functions, mainly based in coordination and control of foodstuff at national level. Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Repeals Decree-Law No. 237/2005 establishing the Authority for Food Safety and Economy (ASAE). Legislation | Portugal | 2005 Keyword: Institution, Food quality control/food safety Source: FAO, FAOLEX