Resolution No. 101/1 on the control of the importation of processed, genetically modified, canned and conserved plant-foodstuffs.

Subject

Food & nutrition

Keyword

International trade Processing/handling Genetically modified organism (GMO) HACCP Food quality control/food safety

Geographical area

Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Western Asia

Entry into force notes

This Resolution enters into force 1 month after its publication in the Official Gazette.

Abstract

The aim of this Resolution is to control and regulate the importation of processed genetically modified, canned and conserved plant-foodstuffs in order to protect the public health. It is composed of 4 articles. All foodstuff consignments shall be provided with the following certificates: Sanitary; Exportation, HACCP; and Quality (art. 1). Article 2 charges agricultural quarantine centres to carry out sampling operations and analysis of processed and genetically modified plant-foodstuffs. Article 3 abrogates Resolutions No. 394/1 of 27 November 2004, No. 29/1 of 31 January 2005, No. 41/1 of 8 February 2005 and No. 160/1 of 13 April 2005.

Full text

Arabic

References - Legislation

Amended by

Resolution No. 208/1 of 2009 amending Resolution No. 101/1 of 2007 on the examination and testing of the imported canned and conserved processed and modified foodstuffs of plant origin.

Legislation | Lebanon | 2009

Keyword: Agricultural commodities, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, International trade, Packaging/labelling, Treated food, Vegetables/legumes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX