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Law No. 183 on food security.

Country/Territory
Kyrgyzstan
Document type
Legislation
Date
2008
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Basic legislation Food security Food quality control/food safety Poverty Hazards
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 on the date of its official publication.
Abstract

This Law establishes the main directions for ensuring food security that is an integral part of the national security. The objective of food security shall be to grant the population access to the required amount of foodstuffs corresponding to minimum rates of consumption of foodstuffs based upon availability, accessibility and safety thereof. Food security shall be ensured through: (a) food quality control in accordance with technical requirements, regulations and standards; (b) distribution of foodstuffs among socially vulnerable strata of the population in case of the outbreak of food crisis; (c) validation of the list of basic foodstuffs; (d) state control and supervision over manufacturing, storage and trade of foodstuffs in accordance with the national legislation; and (e) availability of state food reserves.

Full text
Russian
Website
www.minjust.gov.kg

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Governmental Decree No. 184 “On the introduction of temporary state regulation of prices for certain types of socially significant goods.

Legislation | Kyrgyzstan | 2021

Keyword: Food security, Agricultural commodities, Oils/oilseeds/fats, Sugar

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Governmental Decree No. 155 On introduction of temporary state regulation of prices for certain types of socially important goods.

Legislation | Kyrgyzstan | 2020

Keyword: Poverty, Agricultural commodities, Cereals/grains/rice, Milk/dairy products, Meat, Sugar, Vegetables/legumes, Internal trade, Vending

Source: FAO, FAOLEX