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Resolution No. 63 of 2015 of Georgian Government on Food Fortification

Country/Territory
Georgia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food additives Food quality control/food safety Treated food Consumer protection Public health Business/industry/corporations Hygiene/sanitary procedures Standards Internal trade
Geographical area
Asia, Black Sea, Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Western Asia
Abstract

The Resolution adopts rules for food fortification. It consists of eight articles: Scope of application and general provisions (1); Definition of terms (2); Special requirements imposed on fortificants of foodstuff (3); Requirements imposed on fortified foodstuff (4); Hygiene requirements imposed on flour and bread products (5) Hygiene requirements for iodization of table salt (6) Concentration of fortificants in foodstuff (7); and Prohibitions in fortification (8). The Resolution applies to business operators which produce, sell and/or import foodstuffs. The latter have the obligation to provide only safe food. The Resolution does not apply to food production for individual consumption in families.

Full text
Georgian
Website
matsne.gov.ge

References - Legislation

Implements

Law of Georgia on Public Health (No. 5069-RS of 2007)

Legislation | Georgia | 2007 (2016)

Keyword: Public health, Biological control agents, Biosafety, Protection of environment, Governance, Local government, Human rights, Environmental standards, Standards, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX