Decree-Law No. 71/98 regulating swine meat production and trade. Country/Territory Portugal Document type Legislation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República No. 72/98 (I-A), 26 March 1998, pp. 1338 and 1339. Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Packaging/labelling International trade Certification Swine 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 30 days after publication. Abstract This Decree-Law regulates swine meat production and trade. It consists of 7 articles establishing packaging and labelling requirements to be satisfied in order to perform the aforesaid activity. It specifies that these labels must display the origin of the animals (such as: producer, slaughterhouse, etc.) as well as other relevant information. Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Implemented by Decision No. 30/2000 establishing meat and animal products labelling and packaging requirements. Legislation | Portugal | 2000 Keyword: Packaging/labelling, Certification, Cattle, Swine, Poultry products Source: FAO, FAOLEX