It has been brought to ASMAA's attention that the Portuguese government has passed a new law on the 22 November 2013, under the guise of the European Commission stipulation of higher standards for health and safety mechanisms - ensure that the production of shellfish is 'fit' for consumption - and which has resulted in the immediate downgrading of many shellfish production areas in the Algarve.
RESULT - 4000 JOBS UNDER THREAT !
But ASMAA are not buying the Goverments reasons.CLICK HERE to read more.