Order No. 699/2008 introducing in the national system European legislation regarding certain foodstuff. Country/Territory Portugal Document type Regulation Date 2008 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República, 1.ª Série, No. 145, 29 July 2008, pp. 5046-5048. Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Inspection Apiculture/sericulture Fish products Game Meat Milk/dairy products Poultry products Standards Vending Packaging/labelling Residues Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This Order enters into force 60 days after its publication. Abstract This Order is composed of 13 Chapters divided in 132 articles and 2 annexes. It introduces in the national legal systems some European provisions regarding certain foodstuff requirements. In particular, it concerns retail of small amounts of eggs, honey, fish, row cow milk and avian meat directly sold by the producer. The Order regulates laboratories’ bacteriological controls and labeling requirements. Moreover, the Order rules on market placement, marketing import and export of the afore mentioned foodstuff. Particular attention is also paid to the veterinary medicines. Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Implements Commission Regulation (EC) No. 2073/2005 on microbiological criteria for foodstuffs. Legislation | European Union | 2005 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, HACCP, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Processing/handling, Meat, Milk/dairy products, Vegetables/legumes, Fruits/edible nuts, Fish products, Packaging/labelling Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation (EC) No. 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down specific hygiene rules for the hygiene of foodstuffs. Legislation | European Union | 2004 (2022) Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Processing/handling, Standards, Meat, Fish products, Game, Milk/dairy products, Poultry products, Business/industry/corporations, Certification, International trade, Public health, Registration, Traceability/product tracing, Animal health, Animal welfare, Marking/identification Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amends Decree-Law No. 232/99 regulating production, trade, storage, transport and use of veterinary drugs. Legislation | Portugal | 1999 Keyword: Drugs, International trade, Animal health, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Decree-Law No. 184/97 regulating the authorization for trade, production and use of animal drugs. Legislation | Portugal | 1997 Keyword: Drugs, Animal health, International trade Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree-Law No. 245/2000 regulating production, import/export and use of veterinary immunological medicinal product. Legislation | Portugal | 2000 Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Animal health, Institution, International trade, Drugs Source: FAO, FAOLEX