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Law No. 151-IIs on consumer rights protection.

Country/Territory
Georgia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1996
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Food additives Packaging/labelling Certification Standards Non-governmental entity
Geographical area
Asia, Black Sea, Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the date of its official publication.
Abstract

This Law provides that all Georgian consumers have the right to demand: (a) the conformity of all goods, work, and trade or other service to the appropriate quality standard; (b) product safety; (c) appropriate information concerning product quality, quantity and sphere of application; (d) compensation for damages caused by products that are substandard or dangerous to consumer health or life; (e) protection of rights in court by an appropriately authorized governmental agency; and (f) the right to organize consumers’ associations. Sellers, manufacturers, supplier are obligated to offer the consumer products that conform to quality standards, the terms of agreement, and the information about the products produced by the seller (manufacturer, supplier). Consumers may demand that products under normal storage, transportation or use be safe for life, health, property and the environment. The following product information shall be furnished to consumers: (a) name and type of product; (b) company name and address of the product’s manufacturer, including country; (c) expiration date, where appropriate; (d) technical regulations and/or standards with which the products complies; (e) the principal consumer properties the product, including: for foods, the caloric and nutritional values and additives; and for harmful substances, possible counter-indications; (f) product safety instructions for use and storage; and (g) certification where required.

Full text
English
Website
www.tech.org.ge

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Order No 301/N of 2001 of Minister of Labor, Health and Social Affairs of Georgia on Sanitary Rules and Requirements for Safety of Food Materials and Food Products

Legislation | Georgia | 2001

Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food additives, Food quality control/food safety, Breastfeeding/infant food, Standards, MRL-maximum residue limit, Nutrition

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Product Safety and Free Movement Code of Georgia (No. 6157- IS of 2012)

Legislation | Georgia | 2012 (2017)

Keyword: Business/industry/corporations, Certification, Enforcement/compliance, Consumer protection, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, International relations/cooperation, International organization, International trade, Packaging/labelling, Authorization/permit, Policy/planning, Processing/handling, Public health, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX