Armenia to label dairy products to prevent buyer confusion

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YEREVAN, November 6. /ARKA/. Armenia is planning to introduce color labeling for dairy products./pp

This initiative to regulate the requirements for dairy product sales was discussed in the first reading on Wednesday at a meeting of the parliamentary committeenbsp;on economic issues./pp

It is aimed at preventing actions that mislead consumers and protecting life and health./pp

When selling dairy products without milk fat, a separate green shelf will be provided, and for products containing a milk fat substitute, an orange shelf will be used./pp

Accordingly, the veterinary certificate or label for products of animal origin and locally produced raw materials must be placed in a visible location for consumers, allowing them to identify the origin of the product or raw materials./pp

Since there were disagreements regarding the regulations, the vote on the project was postponed for further discussion. Specialists will also be involved in the working discussion./pp

The issue will be put to a vote at the next committeenbsp;meeting. -0-/p