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Law No. 2212-IIc of 1999 on food and tobacco.

Country/Territory
Georgia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1999
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition, Cultivated plants
Keyword
Agricultural commodities Internal trade International trade Fraud Food quality control/food safety Processing/handling Transport/storage Tobacco
Geographical area
Asia, Black Sea, Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
Entry into force on 1 September 1999.
Abstract

The goal and the purpose of the present Law are: a). to promote trade of quality foodstuffs and tobaccos and to protect consumers from spoiled and adulterated products; b). establishment of common requirements and bans, quality indicators for foodstuffs and tobaccos and determination of the role of state institutions in this sphere. The document consists of IX Chapters that contain 15 Articles. Chapter I (arts. 1 and 2) lays down general provisions. Chapter II (arts. 3-8) regards processing and trade of foodstuffs. Chapter III (art. 9) regards processing and trade of tobaccos. Chapter IV (art. 10) regards transportation. Chapter V (art. 11) regards control. Chapter VI (art. 12) regards export and import of foodstuffs and tobaccos. Chapter VII (art. 13) establishes liability for the infringement of the present Law. Chapter VIII (art. 14) lays down transitional provisions. Chapter IX (art. 15) lays down final provisions.

Full text
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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Repealed by

Law of Georgia on Tobacco Control (No. 4059-RS of 2010)

Legislation | Georgia | 2010 (2010)

Keyword: Tobacco, Public health, Internal trade, International trade, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX