Our goal - active dialogue with businesses in all areas of work - Olga Trofimtseva
Our goal — adaptation of Ukrainian legislation in the field of safety and quality of products to European standards with the interests of business. This was reported by Deputy Minister on European Integration Olga Trofimtseva during a meeting with representatives of the European Business Association, members of Support Reform Team and specialized professionals.
In order to work more effectively on the «European Integration» Legislation and for a more active dialogue between the Ministry and the private sector, on 27 of October, 2016 there was held a working meeting of the Deputy Minister for European Integration Ms. Olga Trofimtseva with representatives of the committees of the European Business Association, members of Support Reform Team and specialized professionals of the Ministry.
The main issues at the meeting were the draft Law of Ukraine «On state control in the field of safety and quality of food and feed products, animal welfare», regulation of the baby food market in Ukraine, as well as problems in the field of food supplements and receiving conclusions on state sanitary and epidemiological expertise by companies.
During the discussion there were discussed concrete joint steps for urgently adoption of the draft law № 0906, which is very important for all market players as well as for representatives of public authorities and businesses, which are concerned in its full adoption.
«Inviting businesses to work on key legislative initiatives and the overall ongoing dialogue with relevant business associations is an important factor in the success of the ministry. It is because we work strategically to create a favorable business climate in the agricultural sector for all players. Safety and quality of agricultural and food products, however, remains a top priority for us», — noted Ms. Trofimtseva.