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Decree-Law No. 193/2000 establishing the requirements and purity criteria for colourings to be used in food.

Country
Portugal
Type of law
Legislation
Source
FAO , FAOLEX
Keywords
Abstract
This Decree-Law establishes the requirements and purity criteria for colourings to be used in food for human consumption according to EC provisions. It consists of 8 articles and 6 annexes regulating the use of colourings (made by natural ingredients or any other natural substance usually not used as normal food). It does not apply for dry or concentrated food. Annexes list authorized colourings, food which cannot contain colourings, food which can contain certain colourings, etc.
Attached files
http://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/por23080.pdf
Date of text
Notes
This Decree-Law repeals Order No. 759/96 26 December.
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Diário da República No. 190/2000 (I-A), 18 August 2000, pp. 4039-4065.
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Amended by
Decree-Law No. 57/2007 implementing Commission Directive 2006/33/EC on sunset yellow FCF (E 110) and titanium dioxide (E 171).
Implements
Decree-Law No. 192/89 establishing the use of food additives.