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Resolution No. 577 of 2015 of Georgian Government on General Principles of Tractability in the Areas of Food/Feed Safety, Veterinary and Plant Protection

Country/Territory
Georgia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Food & nutrition, Cultivated plants
Keyword
Traceability/product tracing Food quality control/food safety Consumer protection Business/industry/corporations Enforcement/compliance Animal feed/feedstuffs
Geographical area
Asia, Black Sea, Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Western Asia
Abstract

The Resolution lays down general principles and requirements for traceability in the areas of food/feed safety, veterinary and plant protection. It consists of five articles: General provisions (1); Purpose and scope of application (2); Definition of terms (3); General principles and requirements for traceability (4); and Special requirements for traceability of food of animal origin (5). The obligation to ensure traceability is imposed on business operators. The purpose of the Resolution is to protect consumer rights and provide for measures such as restricting/prohibiting or removing products from market in case of non-compliance. The Resolution applies to food/feed, any substance that is used for food/feed, animals, plants, animal and plant products, veterinary drugs, pesticides and agro-chemicals.

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