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In 2018, Ukraine adopted a new Law “On Safety and Hygiene of Feeds”, which introduced additional requirements for feed imports, registration and labeling.

New labeling requirements for genetically engineered (GE) feeds and GE organisms that are used in feeds will enter into force on January 19, 2020.

Bulgaria, as a member of the European Union (EU), applies EU regulatory requirements for imports of animal and/or plant-origin food and agricultural products.

Bulgaria, a member of the European Union (EU) since 2007, follows all EU directives and regulations pertaining to food safety, quality, and standards.

Post forecasts Bulgaria’s 2017 grape crop at 250,000 metric tons (MT), most of which will be used to produce about 140 million liters of commercial wine.

There have been some changes affecting agricultural product quality, safety and sanitary regulations since the last submission of this report.

The Ministry of Agriculture reports that Ukraine has completed harvest of all grain crops for MY2017/18.

Stable demand for food products served as a driver for Ukraine’s economic recovery in 2017.

A certificate for Non-Animal Origin Bacterial Products Exported To Ukraine was negotiated in 2017.