Ministerial Decree No. 5 approving rules for certification of ecologically clean food and agricultural products and form of the certificate.

Subject

Agricultural & rural development, Food & nutrition

Keyword

Certification Data collection/reporting Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes Ecological production/organic production Monitoring Protection of environment Food quality control/food safety Standards

Geographical area

Asia, Caspian Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, Western Asia

Entry into force notes

This Decree enters into force upon signature.

Abstract

Certification of ecologically clean food and agricultural products is based on official information provided by accredited body upon monitoring of eco-friendly production processes. The ecological certificate shall be in conformity with the requirements of AZS National certification system. The template of the ecological certificate is attached to this Decree in the appendix. The ecological certificate shall be revoked if the entity does not meet environmental standards, regulations and requirements.

Full text

Azerbaijani

Website

www.e-qanun.az

References - Legislation

Implements

Law on Organic Agriculture.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 2008 (2019)

Keyword: Agricultural development, Ecological production/organic production, Agricultural commodities, Consumer protection, Internal trade, International trade, Protection of environment, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Transport/storage, Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge, Food quality control/food safety, Vending, Basic legislation, Animal production, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Drugs, Plant production, Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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