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Ministerial Decree № 302 on food safety certificate.

Country/Territory
Azerbaijan
Document type
Regulation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Certification Food additives Food quality control/food safety Genetically modified organism (GMO) Institution Internal trade International trade
Geographical area
Asia, Caspian Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, Western Asia
Abstract

This Decree sets forth procedures and principles on expertise, sampling, quality control, and certification of foodstuffs. The Food Safety Agency has the authority to issue food safety certificates according to the hygiene, phytosanitary, veterinary and ecological requirements in the fields of internal and international trade. This Decree underlines that food safety certificate shall not be issued for the foodstuffs including genetically modified plant materials or biologically active food additives.

Full text
Azerbaijani
Website
www.e-qanun.az

References - Legislation

Implements

Law No. 759-IG “On foodstuffs”.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 1999 (2011)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food security, Human rights, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Breastfeeding/infant food, Transport/storage, Packaging/labelling, Nutrition

Source: FAO, FAOLEX