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Decree-Law No. 58/85 prescribing rules for the manufacture and marketing of vinegar, and repealing Decree-Law No. 248/82 of 24 June 1982.

Country/Territory
Portugal
Document type
Legislation
Date
1985
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Diário da República No. 58/85 (I), 11 March 1985, p. 608.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Viticulture/oenological practices Food additives Condiments/herbs/spices International trade
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 60 days after its publication.
Abstract

Vinegar is defined as the product obtained from the acetic fermentation of wine or other liquid resulting from the alcoholic fermentation of fruits, and complying with the requirements prescribed in the Decree-Law. The Decree-Law also specifies the types of vinegar permitted, the authorized condiments that may be added during preparation as well as additives.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.dre.pt

References - Legislation

Repealed by

Decree-Law No. 174/2007 regulating vinagre used for human consumption.

Legislation | Portugal | 2007

Keyword: Beverages, Classification/declassification, Condiments/herbs/spices, Food quality control/food safety, Offences/penalties, Packaging/labelling, Processing/handling, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX