Decree-Law No. 9/2008 implementing Commission Directive 2006/128/regulating purity concerning sweeteners for use in foodstuffs. Country/Territory Portugal Document type Legislation Date 2008 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República, 1 Série, No. 9, 14 Jannuary 2008, pp. 441-454. Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Food quality control/food safety Food additives Standards Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe Abstract This Decree-Law is composed of two articles. It introduces in the national legal system Commission Directive 2006/128/regulating purity concerning sweeteners for use in foodstuffs. Accordingly, it amends the Annex of Decree-Law No. 98/2000 approving EC Commission Directive No. 98/66 on food colourings. Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Implements Commission Directive 2006/128/EC amending and correcting Directive 95/31/EC laying down specific criteria of purity concerning sweeteners for use in foodstuffs. Legislation | European Union | 2006 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amends Decree-Law No. 98/2000 approving EC Commission Directive No. 98/66 on food colourings. Legislation | Portugal | 2000 Keyword: Food additives, Food quality control/food safety, Standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX