Resolution No. 581 of 2015 of Georgian Government on Microbiological Criteria for Foodstuffs

The Resolution regulates microbiological properties of foodstuffs. It consists of 11 articles: Purpose and scope of application (1); Definition of terms (2); General provisions (3); General rules for sampling and assessment (4); Special rules for sampling and assessment (5); Requirements imposed on labeling (6); Non-compliance (7); Rules for taking and preparing samples (8); Guidelines for taking samples (9); Rules for taking samples from sprouts (10); and Interpretation of results (11). The Resolution also includes annex detailing microbiological indicators of foodstuffs. The purpose of the Resolution is to protect human life and health as well as consumer rights relating microbiological risks of food.