Norms for introducing new food products aligned with EU norms

The new food products specified in the regulations include products with a new primary molecular structure or intentionally modified structure, food products that consist of microorganisms, mushrooms and algae, food products that consist of plants, etc. 

The sanitary regulations does not cover food additives, food aromas, solvents of extracts used to make food products, vitamins and minerals, genetically modified organisms. 

For the new food products to be placed on the market, the private individuals or legal entities must lodge an application with the National Public Health Center, including a file with information about the products and proofs that they do not pose a threat to health. 

The regulations says that the National Public Health Center is obliged to assess the documents and issue an authorization for selling the goods within 90 days.