Presidential Decree No. 11 on improvement of the state regulation of manufacturing and trade of alcoholic drinks. Country/Territory Belarus Document type Legislation Date 2005 (2006) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Viticulture/oenological practices Authorization/permit Processing/handling Fraud/deceit/adulteration Traceability/product tracing Geographical area CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe Entry into force notes The Presidential Decree enters into force three months after its official publication. Abstract The Presidential Decree establishes that the authorization for manufacturing, export, import, storage, wholesale and retail trade of alcoholic drinks (except for vending through public catering facilities) shall be granted exclusively to legal persons. The Presidential Decree consists of 8 Chapters dealing with: (a) general provisions (Chapt. 1); (b) licensing (Chapt. 2); (c) technical requirements for the manufacturing of alcoholic drinks (Chapt. 3); (d) declaration of the output and trade of a Full text Russian Website www.pravo.by References - Legislation Implemented by Ministerial Decree No. 1233 regulating the manufacturing of alcoholic drinks except for manufacturing of genuine and traditional alcoholic drinks in the protected areas and biosphere reserves. Legislation | Belarus | 2005 Keyword: Viticulture/oenological practices, Authorization/permit, Processing/handling, Food quality control/food safety, HACCP Source: FAO, FAOLEX