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Law No. 1635 on provision of the population with enriched foodstuffs.

Country/Territory
Tajikistan
Document type
Legislation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Public health Nutrition Food quality control/food safety Certification Agricultural commodities Food additives Standards Business/industry/corporations Processing/handling Transport/storage Enforcement/compliance
Geographical area
Asia, Central Asia, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, North Asia
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force after its official publication.
Abstract

This Law regulates public relations in the field on provision of the population with enriched foodstuffs and defines the legal framework prevention of micronutrient deficiency and related diseases. The objectives of this Law shall be as follows: (a) promoting the prevention of micronutrient deficiency and related diseases through precautionary nutritional effectiveness related to food enrichment; (b) creating conditions for eliminating micronutrient deficiency, prevention of various diseases, prevention of maternal and child mortality and increase human longevity; (c) development of mechanisms and measures of state support for domestic enriched producers and distributors (traders and sellers) of enriched foodstuffs, consolidating the results achieved during the implementation of food enrichment programs. This Law applies to all manufacturers, exporters, distributors and traders, as well as other individuals and legal entities involved in enrichment activities of foodstuffs and their handling, including premixes. The effect of this Law does not apply to the activities of physical and legal entities involved in the manufacturing, handling and circulation of food additives, including biologically active additives. Food enrichment shall be based upon the following principles: (a) standardization of the content of food enrichment elements, processes (methods) of production, storage, transportation, trade and use; (b) mandatory compliance with legal and technical requirements, sanitary rules and regulations; (c) mandatory manufacturing control, monitoring of enrichment and consumption of enriched products; (d) guaranteed contents of vitamins, minerals and other substances throughout the shelf life of the enriched product; and (e) certification of enriched foodstuffs. This Law consists of VII Chapter divided into 36 Articles. Chapter I lays down general provisions. Chapter II regards state regulation, management and assistance in the field of the provision of the population with enriched foodstuffs. Chapter III regards prevention of micronutrient deficiency and diseases related thereto. Chapter IV establishes requirements for enrichment of foodstuffs. Chapter V regards manufacturing and circulation of enriched foodstuffs. Chapter VI establishes the particulars of enrichment of some foodstuffs. Chapter VII lays down final provisions.

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