Ministerial Decree No. 5 approving rules on storage and transportation of ecologically clean food and agricultural products.

Subject

Agricultural & rural development, Food & nutrition

Keyword

Enforcement/compliance Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes Ecological production/organic production Transport/storage Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures 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

This Decree aims at determining specific procedures for storage and transportation of ecologically clean food and agricultural products. The storage and transportation of ecologically clean food and agricultural products shall be in conformity with international standards, as well as sanitary and hygienic requirements. This Decree sets provisions on storage and transportation conditions and preventive measures for food safety.

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