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. Full text Portuguese