Decree No. 7 of the State Committee of Standardization, Metrology and Certification on labelling of foodstuffs. Country/Territory Belarus Document type Regulation Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Packaging/labelling Internal trade Geographical area CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia Abstract President of the Committee decrees to establish that expiry date of foodstuffs shall be determined by manufacturer in conformity with regulations set by the Ministry of Public Health and the Ministry of Agriculture. Beginning from 1 January 2000, trade of foodstuffs without information on expiry date on packages and labels shall be prohibited. Full text Russian Website www.pravo.by References - Legislation Implements Law No.2572-XII of 1993 on the protection of the consumers’ rights. Legislation | Belarus | 1993 Keyword: Processing/handling, Packaging/labelling, Certification, Standards, Food quality control/food safety Source: FAO, FAOLEX