Decree-Law No. 365/98 implementing into national legislation Commission Directive No. 96/77CE, 2 December 1996. Country/Territory Portugal Document type Regulation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Food additives Food quality control/food safety Standards Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe Entry into force notes Day after publication Abstract This Decree-Law implements into national legislation Commission Directive No. 96/77CE, 2 December 1996 which establishes purity criteria in specific food additives excepting colours and sweeteners. It has 7 articles and II Annexes totalling 87 pages. Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Implements Commission Directive 96/77/EC laying down specific purity criteria on food additives other than colours and sweeteners. Legislation | European Union | 1996 (2003) Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX