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critical part defining parameters for determining identity
and authenticity of fruit in juices and nectars, nor a guideline
for such parameters (due to the specific form of the
regulatory system in Serbia, which does not recognise recommendations).
This opens the space for inconsistence of
content with label, mostly in the area of stating fruit species
used in products.
This directly creates an uneven playing field between producers,
jeopardising the right of consumers to complete
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In order to improve the current situation, it is necessary to:
6. RECLASSIFICATION AND
RELABELING OF CHEMICALS
Why do we need to classify and label chemicals?
We need to provide end users with clear information on
dangerous properties of chemicals (substances and mixtures)
to be able to protect human health and environment.
This is the reason for setting clear and harmonised rules in
international (and national) trade of chemicals.
and accurate information on the product, and misleads
consumers. Last but not least, this practice disadvantages
the local fruit producing industry in terms of fruit quality
standards, limiting its potentials for export. These issues
should also be addressed through the Law on Consumer
Protection and Law on Advertising.
As is the case with milk production, the National Reference
Laboratory would significantly advance certainty and trust
of consumers and create a level playing field.
Urgently establish the National Reference Laboratory (NRL) as prescribed by the Food Safety Law and provide for
its complete independence. Aditionaly, it is important to provide the NRL with professionals and experts as soon
as possible, so that it can ensure the fulfillment of all tasks foreseen by the Law. Initially, for such purpose, it would
be apropriate to use the possibility of financing by EU pre-accession funds. The NRL should be oriented in such a
way that it can be supported by fees from its own clients and stakeholders, which would be defined by the Law;
Full implementation of the Rulebook on the Quality of Juices and Nectars;
Adopt the Rulebook on Foodstuff Labelling, in accordance with the EU legislation;
Consider adopting amendments to the Law on Consumer Protection and Law on Advertising to address poor
implementation of Serbian and EU standards in actual production and sanction deceptive advertising;
The FIC considers that lessons learned from the process of improvement within the areas of milk and juice production
can be used throughout the food production sector.
By setting a legal framework, we can classify chemicals in
classes of danger according to the same clearly defined criteria,
and label them to warn the end user about the dangerous
properties of chemicals and safety measures that
need to be taken.
cUrrEnt SitUation
Legal framework for classification, packaging and labelling of
chemicals in the Republic of Serbia
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