Ukraine: Ukraine Implements Major Food Safety System Change

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On September 20, 2015, The Ukrainian Parliament has conducted a major reform of the food safety system by implementing Law 1602. The Law changed functions of the controlling authorities by establishing a single food safety authority and harmonized many Ukrainian food safety practices with those adopted by the EU. It also changed import requirement as to labeling and accompanying shipping documents.

Ukraine: Ukraine Implements Major Food Safety System Change

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