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Decree-Law No. 89/84 prescribing rules for the labelling of foodstuffs whether of national or foreign origin.

Country/Territory
Portugal
Document type
Legislation
Date
1984
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Diário da República No. 70/84 (I), 23 March 1984, p. 969.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Packaging/labelling Internal trade International trade
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe
Abstract

This Decree prescribes the conditions for the labelling of foodstuffs (national or foreign, pre-packaged or not) at the point of supply to the ultimate consumer, together with rules governing their presentation and advertising. The provisions also apply to foodstuffs for restaurants, hotels, hospitals, canteens, etc. Offences and penalties are specified.

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