Law amending Law on the Supervision of the Handling of Food.

Subject

Food & nutrition

Keyword

Processing/handling Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Northern Europe

Entry into force notes

This Law enters into force on the date of its official publication.

Abstract

Article 7 shall be amended to add the following wording: “Person performing any activity related to foodstuffs shall be responsible for observance of all regulations related to circulation of foodstuffs”.

Full text

Russian

Website

latvia.news-city.info

References - Legislation

Amends

Law on the Supervision of the Handling of Food (1998)

Legislation | Latvia | 1998 (2014)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Processing/handling, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Certification, Food quality control/food safety, Inspection, Standards, Public health, Risk assessment/management, Internal trade, Consumer protection, Governance, Institution, Monitoring, Business/industry/corporations, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX