In Ukraine, the rules for selling products will change: new requirements will be introduced for labels, additives, genetic engineering and even milk, - SYU.
In the first reading, the Council supported Bill No. 15,058-d, which introduces European food safety standards:
Labels will prohibit unreasonable attribution of medicinal properties to products. The requirements for specifying allergens and caffeine will be clarified.
An open state registry of food additives, flavors and enzymes will be created.
Regarding GMO products, the labeling will be updated and control over their origin and movement will be strengthened.
Inspections of food packaging made of recycled plastic and utensils imported from China and Hong Kong will be strengthened.
The separate law "on milk and milk products" is proposed to be abolished with a transition period of two years. The industry will be regulated by general food safety standards.
Also, the rules for the use of pesticides from drones, veterinary control and agricultural land rental will be changed.
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