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. Full text Portuguese