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Law No. 1778-VI amending Law No.771/97-VR of 1997 on quality and safety of food products and food raw materials.

Country/Territory
Ukraine
Document type
Legislation
Date
2009
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Genetically modified organism (GMO) Packaging/labelling Food quality control/food safety
Geographical area
Black Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the date of its official publication.
Abstract

Article 38 shall be amended to add the following wording: “presence or absence in foodstuffs of genetically modified organisms (GMO) shall be indicated on label as “contains GMO”or “GMO-free” respectively”.

Full text
Ukrainian
Website
zakon1.rada.gov.ua

References - Legislation

Amends

Law No.771/97-VR of 1997 on quality and safety of food products and food raw materials.

Legislation | Ukraine | 1997 (2018)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Certification, Food quality control/food safety, Fraud, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Slaughtering, Food additives, Mineral water, Public health, Risk assessment/management, Authorization/permit, Processing/handling, HACCP, Consumer protection, Registration, Enforcement/compliance, Transport/storage, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX