Law No. 101 “On validation of national symbols related to protected geographic indications, places of origin and guaranteed traditional products”. Country/Territory Moldova, Republic of Document type Legislation Date 2014 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Traceability/product tracing Fraud Public health Consumer protection Food quality control/food safety Geographical area CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the date of its official publication. Abstract This Law validates national symbols related to protected geographic indications, places of origin and guaranteed traditional products and contains description and graphic images thereof. The scope of utilization of the aforesaid symbols and indications shall be labelling of foodstuffs with a view of prevention of fraud and adulteration and thus ensuring the protection of consumers’ rights and protection of public health. Full text Russian Website lex.justice.md