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