Ordinance № 12 of 18 November 2021 on specific requirements for distance food trade.

Subject

Food & nutrition

Keyword

Food quality control/food safety Internal trade International trade

Geographical area

Black Sea, Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries

Entry into force notes

This text shall enter into force one month after its promulgation in the State Gazette (published on 30 November 2021).

Abstract

This Ordinance determines: 1. the specific requirements for distance trade in food; 2. the implementation of official control in trade with food at a distance. This Ordinance shall be applied for: 1. any natural or legal person who places food on the market through means of distance communication - business operator within the meaning of article 3 (paragraph 3) in conjunction with paragraph 2 of Regulation (EC) № 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing a European Food Safety Authority food safety and laying down procedures in relation to food safety; 2. service provider within the meaning of article 1, item 7 of the additional provision of the Bulgarian Law on food.

Full text

Bulgarian

Website

dv.parliament.bg

References - Legislation

Implements

Law on food.

Legislation | Bulgaria | 2020

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Basic legislation, Consumer protection, Cooperative/producer organization, Business/industry/corporations, Enforcement/compliance, Food additives, Food quality control/food safety, Genetically modified organism (GMO), HACCP, Processing/handling, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Internal trade, International relations/cooperation, International trade, Packaging/labelling, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Public health, Treated food, Food security

Source: FAO, FAOLEX