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Resolution No. 497 of 2016 on Methods of Sampling and Analysis for the Official Control of Levels of Mycotoxins in Foodstuffs

Country/Territory
Georgia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Agricultural commodities Breastfeeding/infant food Cereals/grains/rice Coffee/cocoa/tea Condiments/herbs/spices Milk/dairy products Data collection/reporting Disinfection/disinfestation Food quality control/food safety Fruits/edible nuts Hygiene/sanitary procedures Business/industry/corporations Inspection Vegetables/legumes Monitoring Public health Residues Risk assessment/management Standards Beverages Nutrition
Geographical area
Asia, Black Sea, Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
The Resolution enters into force from 1 January 2018.
Abstract

The Resolution regulates taking samples from food for determining mycotoxins and its assessment. It consists of 18 articles: Purpose and scope of application (1); Definition of terms (2); General provisions (3); Taking samples from cereals and its products (4); Taking samples from dried fruit, including raisins but except for dried figs (5); Taking samples from dried figs, peanuts and nuts (6); Taking samples from spices (7); Taking samples from dairy and formula infant foods (8); Taking samples from coffee, coffee products, liquorice roots and liquorice extract (9); Taking samples from fruit juice, including grape juice, cider and wine (10); Taking samples from thick products made of apples (11); Taking samples from infant food made of cereals (12); Taking samples from plant oil (13); Taking samples from a very large batch which cannot be separated (14); Taking samples from supplements made of rice (15); Methods for preparing samples and assessment for state control of mycotoxins (16); Requirements and methods for laboratory assessment (17); and Assessment of measurement errors and restoration calculations (18). The Resolution also includes annexes providing further standards in taking samples from various types of batches and specific types of food. According to the document, the rules are to be used during state control measures.

Full text
Georgian
Website
matsne.gov.ge

References - Legislation

Implements

Product Safety and Free Movement Code of Georgia (No. 6157- IS of 2012)

Legislation | Georgia | 2012 (2017)

Keyword: Business/industry/corporations, Certification, Enforcement/compliance, Consumer protection, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, International relations/cooperation, International organization, International trade, Packaging/labelling, Authorization/permit, Policy/planning, Processing/handling, Public health, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX