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New requirements for the content of contaminants in food



WITH 4 February 2021 year in Ukraine will be the rules, who have proven their safety, efficiency and operate in Europe more 14 years.

The Ministry of Health of Ukraine has approved updated state sanitary rules and regulations on the maximum permissible levels of certain contaminants in food (order №1238 from 22 May 2020 year).

The order comes into force through 6 months from the date of its official publication, except for certain indicators, for which an additional 3-year transition period is established.

It should be emphasized, that on the conviction of business, this will primarily eliminate trade barriers, as the value of indicators will be harmonized with EU countries, including, regulated norms for the amount of nitrates in some types of lettuce (rocket, etc.); the amount of mycotoxins in nuts, etc., which will allow their import from EU countries.

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Online webinar: Export of confectionery to the Gulf countries

Jul 09 2020 published under Uncategorized, earnings, news

Dear exporter!
 We inform, what 14 July 2020 will host an online webinar for confectionery manufacturers “Overview and features of work with the Gulf countries”, organized by a state institution “Ukrainian Export Promotion Office” at the request of the Association “Ukrkondprom”, partner of the event“Association of Ukrainian and Arab businessmen and investors”. 
The purpose of the event:
Present an overview to Ukrainian confectionery producers 6 of the studied countries for the choice of priority directions of export development;
Provide practical advice on entering the studied markets;  
Inform about the peculiarities of freight between the Gulf countries and Ukraine in 2020 year;
Present the services of the Export Promotion Office relevant for companies in the confectionery sector.

Researched countries:
Saudi Arabia
Bahrain
Kuwait
Qatar
Oman
Iran

During the webinar you will receive the following information:

  1. Overview of the Gulf countries: chocolate trade statistics, sugar and flour confectionery; the size and dynamics of the markets of selected countries; volumes and trends in consumption; consumer analysis; examples of product packaging;  brandy.
  2. Features of working and doing business with partners from the Gulf countries: practical tips for entering the markets, what to know and remember at the beginning of export expansion.
  3. Overview of transport connections between Ukraine and the Gulf countries.Problems, faced by importers and exporters in connection with the pandemic. How to secure the supply chain in today's conditions.

Details of the event:

date: 14 July 2020 year
Online platform: ZOOM
Beginning: 11:00 
End of the event: 13:00

The working language of the event: Ukrainian.

PARTICIPATION IN THE EVENT IS FREE!

Registration lasts until 12:00, 13 July 2020 year.

Registration: https://epo.org.ua/epo_profile/login/?redirect_url=http://epo.org.ua/epo_profile/event_osvitniq_zahid/f9edd036-5f0f-44b4-b7da-c9df2b7ebc60/?bulk_email_rid=146&bpmtrackid=9&bpmreplica=0&contactId=410006e1-ca4e-4502-a9ec-e54d922d2c00&bulkEmailRecipientId = 00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000

WARNING!
Participation in the sector webinar is available only after registration in the personal account at the official onepage Office andpassing the export readiness test.
You will receive confirmation of participation by13 July inclusive to the e-mail specified in the registration form.

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For Food-business methodical recommendations on prevention of distribution of COVID-19 on production are developed

May 07 2020 published under Uncategorized, earnings, news

Why food safety is more important than quality ...

Specialists of the Ministry of Economy and the State Food and Consumer Service with the involvement of business representatives have developed guidelines for preventing the spread of acute respiratory disease COVID-19, caused by coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, at cultivation facilities, maintenance, slaughter, processing and circulation of animals and food production.
The relevant document is based on the WHO recommendations “COVID-19 and food safety: A Guide for Food Companies ”and aims to provide producers and market operators with more information on their possible actions in the context of the spread of COVID-19.
The guidelines are not legal and are not binding.
The document is available /by link /.

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Draft Order of the Ministry of Economic Development, of Trade and Agriculture of Ukraine “On Approval of Requirements for Coffee Extracts and Chicory Extracts”

What is healthier than coffee or chicory? Can coffee be replaced with chicory?

According to the article 9 Of the Law of Ukraine "On the Principles of State Regulatory Policy in the Field of Economic Activity" of the Ministry of Economy promulgates the draft order "On approval of Requirements for coffee extracts and chicory extracts" (hereinafter - the draft order).

The draft order is intended to harmonize national labeling requirements for coffee extracts and chicory extracts with the requirements of Directive 1999/4 / EC of the European Parliament and of the Council 22 February 1999 year about coffee extracts and chicory extracts.

The electronic version of the draft order is posted on the website of the Ministry of Economic Development, trade and agriculture of Ukraine (http://www.me.gov.ua) in the sectionDocuments in the heading "Discussion of draft documents”.

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