Application of the regulations 2081 and 2082/92 in Portugal, their importance in the organization and valuation of the portuguese traditional products

Abstract

In Portugal like in other Mediterranean Countries there is a group of food products which constitutes a main cultural heritage of this country due to their tradition, age, quality and importance concerning [0 consumption habits. For that reason it is important not only to keep that heritage hut al so transmit it to future generations and take advantage or the huge possibilities or some products to allow the developing or underprivileged regions where most or they come from.