Georgia

Georgia: Amended regulations on waste oils management

As of 20 September 2022, changes to the waste oils management rules entered into force in Georgia.

The changes exempt the following types of oils from the scope of the waste oil management regulation:

a) oils imported by a natural person (except for an individual entrepreneur / sole trader);

b) oils declared for import by the state body of a foreign country and/or international organization;

c) oils declared for import for the purpose of humanitarian aid or as a grant;

Georgia: Regulation on the use of additives in animal feed

As of 1 January 2025, manufacturers and importers of animal feed in Georgia are to be required to use additives in such animal food in accordance with the adopted Rules.

The Rules define “animal feed” as any substance or product, including animal feed additives, processed, partially processed or unprocessed, intended for oral feeding of animals.

Georgia: Adopted requirements on the placement of health and safety signs at workplaces

As of 1 January 2023, employers are required to comply with the minimum requirements on the installation of health and safety signs at workplaces.

The adopted Regulation applies to all workplaces except for:

a) warning signs placed on hazardous substances, hazardous compounds, products and/or equipment/equipment on the market, unless otherwise provided for by the legislation of Georgia;

Georgia: Technical Regulation on Plastic Food Contact Materials

As of 1 January 2026, manufacturers and importers of food contact materials are required to comply with the adopted Technical Regulation (TR).

The technical regulation aims at the effective functioning of the internal market of plastic materials and articles (items) intended for contact with food, protection of human health and consumer rights.

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