Portugal
Legislacao 11/2017
Summary Description
Requires public cafeterias to offer at least one vegetarian option every day.
Species
Jurisdiction
Portugal
Sub-Jurisdiction
N/A
Type of Act
Legislation
Status
In force
Legal Value
Binding
Date Enacted
2017
Date Updated
May, 2024
Official Citation
Lei n.11/2017, de 17 de abril estabelece a obrigatoriedade de existência de opcao vegetariana nas ementas das cantinas e refeitorios publicos
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- Provides that all public cafetarias, including hospital, school, and prison cafeterias, must offer at least one vegetarian option every day.
- The law defines "vegetarian food" as not containing any animal products.
Weaknesses
- The law provides an exemption for facilities when there is no demand for the vegetarian option.
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