Resolution No. 581 of 2015 of Georgian Government on Microbiological Criteria for Foodstuffs Country/Territory Georgia Document type Regulation Date 2015 (2017) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Food additives Food quality control/food safety Public health Consumer protection Enforcement/compliance Standards Packaging/labelling Geographical area Asia, Black Sea, Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Western Asia Entry into force notes The Resolution entered into force from 1 July 2016. Abstract The Resolution regulates microbiological properties of foodstuffs. It consists of 11 articles: Purpose and scope of application (1); Definition of terms (2); General provisions (3); General rules for sampling and assessment (4); Special rules for sampling and assessment (5); Requirements imposed on labeling (6); Non-compliance (7); Rules for taking and preparing samples (8); Guidelines for taking samples (9); Rules for taking samples from sprouts (10); and Interpretation of results (11). The Resolution also includes annex detailing microbiological indicators of foodstuffs. The purpose of the Resolution is to protect human life and health as well as consumer rights relating microbiological risks of food. 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