Resolution No. 605 of 2017 of Georgian Government on Health Rules of Non-Food Products of Animal Origin (including Waste of Animal Origin) and By-products, which are not Intended for Human Consumption, and Rules for Recognition of Business Operators Working with the Same.

Subject

Livestock, Land & soil

Keyword

Fertilizers/nutrients Soil conservation/soil improvement Public health Animal by-products Business/industry/corporations Organic waste Animal feed/feedstuffs Animal health Animal production Certification Hygiene/sanitary procedures Traceability/product tracing Transport/storage Processing/handling Internal trade International trade Slaughtering Classification/declassification Enforcement/compliance Disinfection/disinfestation Protection of environment Registration Research Standards Bioenergy

Geographical area

Asia, Black Sea, Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Western Asia

Entry into force notes

Most of the Resolution enters into force on 1 January 2020. However, certain provisions enter into force on 1 May 2018 and 1 September 2026.

Abstract

The Resolution lays down health rules for animal products, animal waste and by-products not intended for human consumption, and rules for certification of business operators dealing with such products. It consists of 17 chapters: General provisions (I); Disposal and use of animal by-products and derived products (II); Restrictions on use of animal by-products (III); Disposal/use, restoring and using as fuel (IV); Types of plants and fuels which may be used for combustion and special rules for certain types of enterprises (V); Requirements imposed on processing at a processing plant, certain other plants and at an enterprise (VI); Transformation of animal by-products and derived products into biogas and compost (VII); Special rules for research, animal feed, collection and disposal (VIII); Collection, transportation and traceability (IX); Requirements imposed on certain certified and registered enterprise and plants (X); Feed material (XI); Organic fertilisers or soil improvers (XII); Intermediate products (XIII); Petfood and certain other derived products (XIV); Importation, export and transit (XV); and State Control (XVI).

Full text

Georgian

Website

www.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