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Decree-Law No. 85/2005 regulating import, commercialization, processing, analysis, labelling and quality control of corn.

Country/Territory
Cabo Verde
Document type
Legislation
Date
2005
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Boletim Oficial, I Serie, No. 51, 19 December 2005, pp.1428-1431.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Cereals/grains/rice Classification/declassification Codex Alimentarius Food quality control/food safety Internal trade Processing/handling Standards Transport/storage Packaging/labelling Agricultural commodities
Geographical area
Africa, Atlantic Ocean Islands, North Atlantic, Sahel, Small Island Developing States, Western Africa
Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force 60 days after its publication.
Abstract

This Decree-Law, composed of 14 articles, regulates import, labelling, processing, storage, commercialization, analysis, and quality control of corn, either imported or produced at national level. In particular, the Decree provides a classification of the corn typologies and related characteristics. Moreover, it provides analysis methods, as well as processing and labelling requirements. Finally, it defines sanctions for non-compliance and the bodies in charge for inspection and control.

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