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Decree No. 986 of 2002 relative to cacao- and chocolate products.

Country
Type of law
Regulation
Source

Keywords

Abstract
This Decree lays down rules relative to composition and labelling of cacao and chocolate products that are offered for sale: general provisions (art. 2), use of vegetable fats and cacao butter (art. 3), labelling (art. 4); special labelling provisions (art. 5); quality indications (art. 6), control and measures (art. 7), exemptions (art. 8), penalties (art. 9), transitional provisions (art. 10), entry into force (art. 11). Schedules: specific requirements for the composition of chocolate products (I); Criteria for other vegetable substances (II).
Date of text
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation status
in force
Legislation Amendment
No