Order No. 898/91 establishing quality standards for plastics intended to come into contact with foodstuffs. País/Territorio Portugal Tipo de documento Reglamento Fecha 1991 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Fuente original Diário da República No. 201/91 (I-B), 2 September 1991, pp. 4628-4630. Materia Alimentación y nutrición Palabra clave Control de calidad de los alimentos/inocuidad de los alimentos Envasado/etiquetado Normas Comercio internacional Área geográphica Europa, Europa y Central Asia, Países de la Unión Europea, Atlántico Norte, Atlántico Nordeste, Europa Meridional Resumen In order to ensure that human health is effectively protected against any possible risks from materials or objects intended to come in contact with foodstuffs, and to meet Community requirements, the Decree provides a very wide definition of the plastic that may be used in foodstuff marketing. Most of the technical requirements are those defined in the Community Directives in force. The principle of Declaration of compliance with this Decree is established for all plastic used in marketing channels other than retail sale. Texto completo Portugués Página web www.dre.pt