Decree-Law No. 61/2005 ruling on criteria for collecting samples and analyzing tinned foodstuff. Country/Territory Portugal Document type Legislation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Food quality control/food safety Data collection/reporting Inspection 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 day after its publication in the Official Journal. Abstract This Decree-Law, composed of four articles and two annexes, introduces in the National legal system EC Commission Directive No. 2004/16/CE. It rules on criteria for collecting samples and methods for analyzing tinned foodstuff with regards to the official control of tin presence. Full text Portuguese