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Law No. 371 on sanitary and epidemiological well-being of the population.

Country/Territory
Azerbaijan
Document type
Legislation
Date
1992 (2023)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition, Water
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Food additives Standards Inspection Processing/handling Transport/storage Potable water Water supply
Geographical area
Asia, Caspian Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
The Law enters into force from the date of its official publication.
Abstract

Sanitary and epidemiological well-being of the population is such a state of public health and human natural habitation when impact of negative and injurious factors on human organism is lacking and is created favourable conditions for human activity. Social associations, enterprises, organizations, institutions and citizens must strictly observe sanitary and hygienic requirements set for processing, transport, storage and trade of foodstuffs and food raw materials, to employ food additives after testing and certification thereof by the Ministry of Public Health in accordance with the established modalities (art. 20). State institutions, social associations, enterprises, organizations and citizens must provide for compliance of potable water with hygienic requirements and standards (art. 21). The Law consists of 7 Sections that contain 41 articles. Section 1 (arts. 1-4) lays down general provisions. Section 2 (arts. 5-10) establishes the rights of citizens, state institutions, social associations, enterprises, organizations and bodies as regards ensuring sanitary and epidemiological well-being of the population. Section 3 (arts. 11-26) establishes duties of state institutions, social associations, enterprises, organizations, bodies, officials and citizens as regards ensuring sanitary and epidemiological well-being of the population. Section 4 (arts. 27-32) regards organization of state sanitary supervision and control. Section 5 (arts. 33-37) regards state sanitary and epidemiological service. Section 6 (arts. 38-40) establishes liability for the infringement of sanitary legislation. Section 7 (art. 41) regards international agreements.

Full text
Russian/Azerbaijani
Website
e-qanun.az

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Presidential Decree No. 796 on approval of the rules regarding negative impacts of noise pollution on the environment and well-being of the population.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 2008

Keyword: Noise pollution, Public health, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Resolution No. 25 of the Ministry of Health regarding the approval of sanitary and epidemiological rules and norms concerning food safety and food hygiene requirements.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 2010

Keyword: Enforcement/compliance, Food additives, Food quality control/food safety, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Certification, Business/industry/corporations, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Internal trade, International trade, Packaging/labelling, Breastfeeding/infant food, Standards, Nutrition, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Drugs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Law No. 1033-IVQD amending the Law No. 371 on sanitary and epidemiological well-being of the population.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 2014

Keyword: Business/industry/corporations, Certification, Data collection/reporting, Inspection, Institution, Food quality control/food safety, Potable water

Source: FAO, FAOLEX