Decree No. 18/92 establishing mineral water labelling, packaging and marketing requirements. Country/Territory Portugal Document type Regulation Date 1992 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República No. 186/92 (I-B), 13 August 1992, pp. 3941-3945. Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Packaging/labelling Beverages Mineral water Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force six months after publication. Abstract This Decree establishes mineral water labelling, packaging and marketing requirements. It consists of 14 articles specifying the requirements to be satisfied by mineral water and 3 annexes listing mineral water characteristics, definitions and exploitation procedures. Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Implemented by Order No. 324/93 establishing microbiological requirements to be satisfied by mineral water. Legislation | Portugal | 1993 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Mineral water, Standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Decree-Law No. 156/98 establishing quality standards of natural mineral waters in order to be placed on the market. Legislation | Portugal | 1998 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Mineral water, Packaging/labelling, International trade, Potable water, Water quality standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX