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Decree-Law No. 89/84 prescribing rules for the labelling of foodstuffs whether of national or foreign origin.

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Type of law
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Abstract
This Decree-Law prescribes the conditions for the labelling of foodstuffs (national or foreign, pre-packaged or not) at the point of supply to the ultimate consumer, together with rules governing their presentation and advertising. The provisions also apply to foodstuffs for restaurants, hotels, hospitals, canteens, etc. Offences and penalties are specified.
Date of text
Notes
This Decree-Law repeals Decree-Law No. 314/72 of 17 August 1972 and Order No. 471/72 of the same date.
Repealed
Yes
Serial Imprint
Diário da República No. 70/84 (I), 23 March 1984, p. 969.
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Decreto-Lei n.º 89/84: Estabelece as condições a que deve obedecer a rotulagem dos géneros alimentícios, nacionais ou estrangeiros.