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Law “On standardization”.

Country/Territory
Turkmenistan
Document type
Legislation
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Standards Consumer protection Packaging/labelling Food quality control/food safety
Geographical area
Asia, Caspian Sea, 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 legal and organizational grounds for standardization. Objects of standardization shall be produce (works, services), process of elaboration, manufacturing, exploitation (use), storage and transportation thereof. The scope of standardization shall be to ensure safety of produce. State supervision and control in the sphere of standardization shall be carried out by the Cabinet of Ministers and the authorized state institution. The following standards shall be applicable on the national territory: (a) state standards; (b) international standards; (c) regional standards; technical terms; (d) branch standards; (e) standards of enterprises; and (f) rules, regulations, instructions, methodical instructions, norms and recommendations. State standards and technical terms must contain: (a) requirements for safety of produce and inadmissibility of risks to human life, health and environment; and (b) main consumer characteristics, requirements for packaging and labelling.

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Website
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References - Legislation

Repeals

Law No. 866-XII on standardization and metrology.

Legislation | Turkmenistan | 1993

Keyword: Standards, Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX