Scope of this guide
Includes jurisdiction-specific archive records. Current legal effect, labelling provisions and product exceptions require separate verification.
Regulatory sources and application framework
For this EU member market, research Regulation (EU) 1169/2011 together with product-specific rules. The European Commission explains that mandatory information must be in a language easily understood by consumers in the country of sale; national language and implementation matters require separate review. Regulation (EC) 1924/2006 is a separate source for nutrition and health claims. A common EU framework does not automatically validate every language version or product claim.
PRODUCT REVIEW IN PRACTICE
Portugal: product dossier priorities
For Portugal, keep text supplied for European Portuguese separate from nutrition panels or claims dossiers prepared for Brazil. Sharing a language does not mean sharing a regulatory framework. Assess preparation instructions, serving information and the product name against the selected country version.
Jurisdiction-specific legislation records
Archive dates do not confirm current legal effect. Titles retain their source language; this selection is not exhaustive.
| Instrument / source | Record date and type |
|---|---|
| Order No. 119/93 establishing food and beverage labelling requirements. | 1993-02-02 Regulation |
| Order No. 383/91 regulating the using of certain preservatives in food. | 1991-05-03 Regulation |
| Order No. 882/91 amending Order No. 833/89 (regulating the using of additives in food). | 1991-08-28 Regulation |
How is the label review dossier prepared?
Collect artwork, recipe, allergen evidence and importer details for the same product version. Our working method explains the shared document-preparation and reporting steps.
Document preparation and working method
Label review: evidence and findings table
| Review scope | Evidence reviewed | Report output |
|---|---|---|
| Product name and class | Recipe, product form, intended use | Correct sources and review scope |
| Ingredients and allergens | Sub-ingredients, supplier and cross-contact records | Comparison of label text and evidence |
| Nutrition and claims | Analysis or calculation, serving, front wording | Data basis and claim evidence |
| Language and layout | Every face, local wording and supplementary label | Missing-information and readability findings |
| Import and traceability | Importer, lot, dates and shipment version | Document needs and local confirmation questions |
Sources and research method
Sources are selected research references. An archive record does not confirm current legal effect; national adoption of Codex texts requires separate verification.