Resolution No. 623 of 2016 of Georgian Government on Maximum Residue Levels of Pesticides in or on Food and Feed of Plant and Animal Origin Country/Territory Georgia Document type Regulation Date 2016 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock, Food & nutrition Keyword Toxicity/poisoning Food quality control/food safety Public health Consumer protection Hygiene/sanitary procedures MRL-maximum residue limit Residues Animal feed/feedstuffs 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 January 2020. Abstract The Resolution provides for maximum permitted limits of pesticide residues in food/feed of animal and plant origin. It consists of seven articles: Purpose and scope of application (1); Definition of terms (2); Group of products for which maximum levels of residue must be used (3); Active substances for which maximum levels of residue need not be determined (4); Compliance with maximum levels of residue (5); Requirements imposed on processed and composed food (6); and State control measures (7). The Resolution also includes a very detailed breakdown of the cited foods and permitted residue levels. The purpose of the document is to protect human life and health from risks associated with pesticide residues in food/feed, as well as to protect consumer rights. 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