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 Full text Portuguese Website www.dre.pt References - Legislation Repealed by Decree-Law No. 174/2007 regulating vinagre used for human consumption.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