Resolution No. 508 of 2016 of Georgian Government on Addition of Vitamins, Minerals and Certain Other Substances to Food Country/Territory Georgia Document type Regulation Date 2016 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Nutrition Food additives Food quality control/food safety Business/industry/corporations Enforcement/compliance Consumer protection Inspection Internal trade Packaging/labelling Public health Standards 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 August 2017. In addition, non-compliant food placed on market before the date of entry into force of the Resolution may remain on the market until its expiration date but no later than 31 December 2018. Abstract The Resolution regulates adding vitamins, minerals and certain other substances to food. It consists of 11 articles: Purpose and scope of regulation (1); Definition of terms (2); Requirements imposed on adding vitamins and minerals (3); Restrictions imposed on adding vitamins and minerals (4); Hygiene requirements (5); Terms of adding vitamins and minerals (6); Labeling, presentation and advertising (7); Substances that are prohibited, restricted and subject to control (8); Registry of vitamins, minerals and certain other substances (9); Taking protective measures by the government (10); and Compliance control (11). The Resolution also includes Annex 1 on List of Vitamins and Minerals that May Be Added to Food; Annex 2 on Forms of Vitamins and Mineral Substances that May Be Added to Food; Annex 3 on List of Substances whose Use in Food is Prohibited, Restricted or is Subject to Control; and Annex 4 on List of Recommended Limits of Vitamins and Minerals for a Daily Consumption by an Adult. The purpose of the Resolution is to protect the consumer rights when vitamins and minerals are added to food, and to ensure efficient functioning of the internal market. Full text Georgian Website matsne.gov.ge References - Legislation Implements Food Products/Animal Feed Safety, Veterinary and Plant Protection Code of Georgia (No. 6155-IS of 2012) Legislation | Georgia | 2012 (2017) Keyword: Pesticides, Public health, Internal trade, International trade, Biosecurity, Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Traceability/product tracing, Consumer protection, Agricultural commodities, Business/industry/corporations, Processing/handling, Transport/storage, Governance, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Animal welfare, Drugs, Quarantine, Plant protection Source: FAO, FAOLEX 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