Ukraine has implemented the European model of quality control and food safety

The introduction of the new model provides law "On quality and food safety", currently submitted to the Verkhovna Rada. According to him,, Ukraine to create a single competent authority, which is responsible for compliance in this area.

This was in the air "Era Radio» FM said Chairman of the State Veterinary and Phytosanitary Service of Ukraine Ivan Bisyuk.
"Presidential Decree established the State Veterinary and Phytosanitary Service, as the sole competent authority in the field of safety and quality of products membrane of chara. But, to the Law of Ukraine "On quality and food safety" in new edition, each ministry, Service and structure, currently responsible in this area, continue to perform its functions ", - said Ivan Bisyuk.
The bill "On quality and food safety", which will be essential in this area, provides a number of significant changes. In particular, continue the process of harmonization of national legislation with European Union, the need to sign an agreement on free trade zone.
Also there will simplify the permit system, by eliminating the need to obtain permits, which do not affect food safety.
But, The Chairman Derzhvetfitosluzhby, One of the main changes is to strengthen the responsibility of operators for violation of legislation.
"Criminal liability, this bill provides, imposed only, when the investigation proved, that human health was caused intentionally. In particular, When used in the production of certain ingredients, prohibited by law and are dangerous to man ", - said Ivan Bisyuk.
Also, the bill provides for the introduction of HACCP to all food business for two years after the adoption of the document. Thanks to this, the manufacturer can monitor product safety at all stages of production and in the conditions of any suspicion withdraw the party from implementing.
As for the single competent authority, then said head Derzhvetfitosluzhby, what most experts veterinary prepared for the implementation of such changes.
"Veterinary specialist today the most prepared to, to control the production of the product from field to table. This is because, that the health of animals, their maintenance, treatment and feeding, slaughter, recycling responsible veterinary specialist. Also, the authority will include experts from the Plant Quarantine, which will track, introduced into the soil, which seed is used and what is the finished product ", - said Ivan Bisyuk.
The Chairman said Derzhvetfitosluzhby, that quality control and food safety, there are all necessary scientific – base.
"stress, that the state veterinary laboratory equipped with the best equipment all other regulatory agencies. And a significant part of a European laboratory accreditation ", - said the head of department.

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