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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