Order No. 383/91 regulating the using of certain preservatives in food. Country/Territory Portugal Document type Regulation Date 1991 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República No. 101/91 (I-B), 3 May 1991, p. 2412. Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Food additives MRL-maximum residue limit Fruits/edible nuts Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe Abstract This Order regulates the using of certain preservatives in food for human consumption. It consists of 5 articles specifying maximum residue limit of such food additive in fruit (in particular citrus). It also specifies methods and requirements for carrying out controls on samples of such products, as well as labelling requirements to be satisfied. Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Implements Order No. 833/89 regulating the using of additives in food. Legislation | Portugal | 1989 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree-Law No. 192/89 establishing the use of food additives. Legislation | Portugal | 1989 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Standards, Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Decree-Law No. 33/2005 on food additives other than colours and sweeteners. Legislation | Portugal | 2005 Keyword: Food additives, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Standards, Packaging/labelling, Policy/planning Source: FAO, FAOLEX