Decree-Law No. 442/80 establishing sanitary measures for bird, poultry and rabbit meat. Country/Territory Portugal Document type Legislation Date 1980 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República No. 229/80, Series I, 3 October 1980, pp. 3111 and 3112. Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Hygiene/sanitary procedures Inspection Poultry products Rodents Packaging/labelling Food quality control/food safety 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 after 120 days from its publication. Abstract This Decree-Law establishes sanitary inspection to be carried out for bird, poultry and rabbit meat. Sanitary markings must be done with an official marking on the breast (for bird and poultry products) and on one arm (for rabbit). This Decree-Law also provides for the labelling and packaging of the aforementioned products. Sanctions are specified for offenders. Full text Portuguese