Import Regulations & Standards
The import regulations imposed by the countries time to time to ensure Food Safety and Quality assurance includes non Tariff barriers for the various food products.
| S.No. | Circulation Date | Country | Report Title | Report Highlights | View Regulations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 01 AUG 2024 | Ukraine | FAIRS Export Certificate Report Annual | No new bilateral certificates were negotiated from the second half of 2023 through the first half of 2024. The Export Certificate Matrix includes only bilaterally negotiated certificates. In 2021, Ukraine introduced generic certificates for products of animal origin and sample certificates for live animals and reproductive materials | Click here |
| 2 | 25 JUL 2024 | Ukraine | FAIRS Country Report Annual | Ukraine continuously enforces food safety regulations for commercial imports with very few exceptions, despite Russia s full-scale invasion of Ukraine which began in February 2022. This report explains the existing regulatory landscape, including new regulations adopted throughout 2023 and early 2024 under the European Union regulatory approximation agenda | Click here |
| 3 | 26 JUL 2023 | Ukraine | FAIRS Annual Country Report Annual | Ukraine continuously enforces food safety regulations for commercial imports despite Russia’s fullscale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, with very few exceptions. This report explains the existing regulatory landscape, including new regulations adopted throughout 2022 and early 2023 under the European Union regulatory approximation agenda | Click here |
| 4 | 26 JUL 2023 | Ukraine | FAIRS Export Certificate Report Annual | No new bilateral certificates were negotiated during the period from the second half of 2022 through the first half of 2023. The Export Certificate Matrix was updated to include only bilaterally negotiated certificates. In 2020, Ukraine introduced generic certificates for products of animal origin and sample certificates for live animals and reproductive materials | Click here |
| 5 | 24 OCT 2022 | Ukraine | Foreign Export Ability Criteria Adopted | On August 22nd, 2022, Ukraine adopted the official criteria for determining the significant impact of the proposed veterinary-sanitary measure or the approved emergency veterinary-sanitary measure on the export opportunities of foreign countries. | Click here |
| 6 | 09 AUG 2022 | Ukraine | FAIRS Export Certificate Report Annual | There were no new bilateral certificates negotiated during the period from the second half of 2021 through the first half of 2022. The Export Certificate Matrix was updated to include only bilaterally negotiated certificates. In 2020, Ukraine introduced generic certificates for products of animal origin and sample certificates for live animals and reproductive materials | Click here |
| 7 | 09 AUG 2022 | Ukraine | FAIRS Annual Country Report Annual | Ukraine continuously enforces food safety regulations for commercial imports despite Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February, with very few exceptions. This report explains the existing regulatory landscape including new regulations adopted throughout 2021 and early 2022 under the European Union regulatory approximation agenda. New regulations related to the labeling of selected products and nutritional claims are included. | Click here |
| 8 | 13 JAN 2022 | Ukraine | Ukrainian Draft Order Rescinds EU Equivalency | The Ministry of Economy of Ukraine published a draft order which, if passed, establishes a general framework for food safety system equivalency determination. | Click here |
| 9 | 08 SEP 2021 | Ukraine | Updated MRLs for Chlorpyrifos and Chlorpyrifos-Methyl by Ukraine | On January 1, 2022, Ukraine will implement new Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) for chlorpyrifos and chlorpyrifos-methyl in agricultural and food products at the level of 0.01 milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg) or milligrams per liter (mg/l) depending on whether the product is solid or liquid. | Click here |
| 10 | 15 JUL 2021 | Ukraine | Ukraine Adopts New Labeling Rules for Selected Food Products | The Government of Ukraine adopted new labeling requirements for country of origin or place of origin for selected food products on April 1, 2021. | Click here |
| 11 | 25 APR 2019 | Ukraine | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report | Since the last submission of this report there have been significant changes effecting agricultural product quality, safety, and sanitary regulations. In 2018, Ukraine introduced a new approach to import controls based on the intended use of the product. New port of entry control procedures and documents have also been introduced and new facility registration requirements came into place. | Click here |
| 12 | 13 DEC 2018 | Ukraine | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report | The veterinary certificate for pet food and the certificate for blood products for animal feeding were negotiated in 2018. These renewed certificates replaced older versions ensuring uninterrupted exports of U.S. products. A broad range of products is covered in this report, including generic certificate requirements for products that have no bilaterally negotiated export protocols. This report contains an Export Certificate Matrix compiled and updated by FAS/Kyiv. | Click here |
| 13 | 28 DEC 2017 | Ukraine | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | There have been some changes affecting agricultural product quality, safety, and sanitary regulations since the last submission of this report. In 2015-16, Ukraine deregulated some food safety import procedures and significantly modified its food safety legislation, introducing HACCP principles. Ukraine also introduced new international certificate requirements for food products and reinforced its legislation related to the approval of foreign exporting facilities. Created in 2014, the State Service on Safety of Foodstuffs and Consumer Protection became the national competent authority for all food products in 2016. | Click here |
| 14 | 11 DEC 2017 | Ukraine | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification | A certificate for Non-Animal Origin Bacterial Products Exported To Ukraine was negotiated in 2017. The certificate satisfies one of the requirements of the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection and opens the way for imports. A broad range of products is covered in this report, including generic certificate requirements for products that have no bilaterally negotiated export protocols. This report contains an Export Certificate Matrix compiled and updated by FAS/Kyiv. | Click here |
| 15 | 06 DEC 2016 | Ukraine | Ukraine : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | There have been significant changes affecting agricultural product quality, safety, and sanitary regulations since the submission of the last report. In 2015-16, Ukraine deregulated some food safety import procedures and significantly modified its food safety legislation, introducing HACCP principles. Ukraine also introduced new international certificate requirements for food products and reinforced its legislation related to the approval of foreign exporting facilities. | Click here |
| 16 | 18 DEC 2015 | Ukraine | Ukraine : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | There have been significant changes affecting agricultural product quality, safety, and sanitary regulations since the submission of the last report. In 2015, Ukraine deregulated some food safety import procedures and significantly modified its food safety legislation introducing HACCP principles. Ukraine also introduced new international certificate requirements for food products and reinforced its legislation related to the approval of foreign exporting facilities. | Click here |
| 17 | 18 NOV 2015 | Ukraine | Ukraine : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification | One new veterinary certificate was negotiated in 2015: the certificate for breeding cattle. The beef and beef products certificate was updated to include meat from animals of all ages. A broad range of products are covered in the report, and includes certificate requirements for products that have no bilaterally negotiated export conditions. The report contains the Export Certificate Matrix compiled and updated by FAS Kyiv. | Click here |
| 18 | 02 JAN 2015 | Ukraine | Ukraine : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | There have been some changes affecting agricultural product quality, safety, and sanitary regulations since the submission of the last report. In 2014, Ukraine canceled import permits for products of animal origin and feed. Ukraine significantly modified its internal food safety legislation introducing HACCP principles. Ukraine also recognized equivalency of the EU’s food safety system. A new mega-regulator – the State Service on Safety of Foodstuffs and Consumer Protection was created. | Click here |
| 19 | 19 DEC 2014 | Ukraine | Ukraine : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification | One new veterinary certificate was negotiated during 2014: the certificate for live fish, invertebrate and other poikilothermic aquatic animals, their fertilized eggs, sperm, larvae intended for productive cultivation, breeding and other use. Additional information on U.S. catch certificate for seafood is provided herein. A broad range of products are covered in the report, which also contains certificate requirements for products that are not legally exportable to Ukraine or products for which market access negotiations are in progress. The report contains the Export Certificate Matrix compiled and updated by FAS Kyiv. | Click here |
| 20 | 04 NOV 2011 | Ukraine | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | There have been some changes affecting agricultural product quality, safety, and sanitation regulations in Ukraine since the submission of the last report. Ukraine undertook an Administrative Reform and actively changed names and authorities of state regulatory bodies. Significant changes took place in the Conformity Certification area (see Section VI). Information on Food Laws (Section I) was significantly updated and changed. Contact information for Ukrainian regulatory authorities has been updated to match new regulatory functions. | Click here |
| 21 | 15 DEC 2010 | Ukraine | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | There have been very few changes affecting agricultural product quality, safety, and sanitation regulations in Ukraine since submission of the last report. Compulsory Conformity Certification for some food roducts was abolished (see Section VI). Ukraine adopted a few biotech laws but has several draft laws waiting for debate and possible amendments. There is a new biotech law on the registration of GM feeds, but implementing regulations are lacking. Information on Food Laws (Section I) was significantly expanded. Contact information for Ukrainian regulatory authorities has been updated. | Click here |