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Resolution No. 547 of 2016 of Georgian Government on Methods of Sampling and Analysis for the Official Control of Levels of Microelements and Contaminants in Foodstuffs

Country/Territory
Georgia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Enforcement/compliance Consumer protection Business/industry/corporations Data collection/reporting Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Inspection Toxicity/poisoning Procedural matters Public health Residues 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 July 2018.
Abstract

The Resolution regulates the method of taking samples and conducting examination on microelements and contaminants in food. It consists of 10 articles: Purpose and scope of application (1); Definition of terms (2); Requirements for taking samples (3); Plan for taking samples (4); Preparing and examining samples (5); General requirements imposed on examination methods (6); Special requirements imposed on examination methods (7); Explanations for performance criteria (8); Safety method for “designated purpose” (9); and Report and interpretation of results (10). The Resolution also includes annexes pertaining to specific performance criteria and sampling methodologies. The purpose of the Resolution is to lay down unified rules for sampling and assessment of quantity during the state control measures of lead, cadmium, mercury, non-organic tin, non-organic arsenic, 3-MCPD and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.

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