The Verkhovna Rada has adopted as a basis a draft law that provides for a large-scale update of legislation in the field of food safety and harmonization of Ukrainian norms with the requirements of the European Union. This was reported in the Verkhovna Rada, writes agronews.ua.
The document changes the rules for labeling products, the use of food additives and recycled plastic, and also creates legal conditions for the free transfer of unsold products to charity.
One of the key innovations will be the creation of a single open state register of food additives, flavorings and enzymes. The procedures for their authorization will be aligned with European requirements, which should eliminate duplication of inspections and reduce the administrative burden on business.
The draft law also provides for strengthening requirements for product labeling. In particular, manufacturers will be prohibited from attributing medicinal properties to ordinary food products. The exception will be special products for medical purposes.
In addition, the rules for labeling weight control products, the requirements for indicating caffeine content in dietary supplements, and the list of allergens about which information must be available to consumers will be clarified.
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