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Decree-Law No. 126/2005 implementing EC Directive No. 2003/89/CE on foodstuff ingredients.

Country
Portugal
Type of law
Legislation
Source
FAO , FAOLEX
Keywords
Abstract
This Decree-Law, composed of 6 articles, introduces in the National legal system, EC Directive No. 2003/89/CE ruling on foodstuff ingredients’ indication. In particular, it rules on the substances not to be considered as ingredients, and on the definition of composite ingredients. Finally, it rules on labelling requirements for alcoholic beverages.
Attached files
http://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/por60576.pdf
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Decree-Law enters into force the day after its publication.
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Diário Da República, I Série-A, No. 157, 5 August 2005, pp. 4518-4521.
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Decreto-Lei n. 126/2005 de 5 de Agosto.
Amends
Decree-Law No. 560/99 establishing food labelling and packaging requirements.
Implements
Directive 2003/89/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2000/13/EC as regards indication of the ingredients present in foodstuffs.