Order No. 239 of the Ministry of Public Health validating the State sanitary norms and regulations regarding transport of foodstuffs. Country/Territory Ukraine Document type Regulation Date 2004 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Transport/storage Hygiene/sanitary procedures Food quality control/food safety Geographical area Black Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia Abstract The State sanitary norms and regulations establish hygienic requirements for the transportation of foodstuffs by air, water and railroad. Foodstuffs shall require special conditions of transportation that must ensure conservation of quality and safety thereof for human health. Specially marked means of transport shall be used for the transportation of foodstuffs. Each lot of foodstuffs shall be accompanied by compliance certificate, hygienic certificate issued by the state service of sanitary and epidemiological expertise, certificate of the state registration of foodstuffs. Carcasses of meat shall be accompanied by veterinary reference and veterinary certificate. Grain, its derivates, vegetables, fruits and berries shall be accompanied by quality certificate and quarantine authorization. Railroad transport means (isothermal cars, refrigerator cars), and also containers and vessels shall have sanitary passport of the established modalities. The conditions of the transportation of foodstuffs must prevent spoilage and pollution thereof. Full text Ukrainian References - Legislation Implements Law No. 4004-XII on ensuring sanitary and epidemic safety of the population. Legislation | Ukraine | 1994 (2018) Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Standards, Toxicity/poisoning, Radiation, Public health, Processing/handling, Beverages, Certification, Food additives, Potable water, Viticulture/oenological practices, Data collection/reporting, Access-to-information, Public participation, Risk assessment/management, Right to water, Water supply, Human rights Source: FAO, FAOLEX