As part of the initiative, it is proposed to amend the law on consumer protection and the Code of the Kyrgyz Republic on offenses. In particular, it is suggested to add a new clause to the article concerning information about goods (works, services). This clause will require retail outlets to place certified organic products in specially designated areas and to inform consumers about this. When selling food products online, sellers will have to allocate a separate section on their website for these products.
Moreover, changes to the Code of the Kyrgyz Republic on offenses will relate to the article that establishes liability for violating consumer rights. The deputy proposes to introduce fines for the absence of designated areas for organic products: 5,000 soms for individuals and 20,000 soms for legal entities. There will also be liability for the absence of a separate section on the website for online sales — 3,000 soms for individuals and 15,000 soms for legal entities.
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According to the law on organic production, producers of organic products must comply with the following rules:
1) the use of only healthy animals and plants, as well as safe products and raw materials;
2) conducting organic production without the use of synthetic chemicals, pesticides, antibiotics, and hormones, except for permitted substances;
3) a ban on chemically synthesized additives, except for those included in the list of permitted ones;
4) a ban on the use of GMOs and products created with their use;
5) a ban on hydroponic methods using prohibited chemicals;
6) a ban on the processing of organic products using ionizing radiation;
7) maintaining soil fertility;
8) minimizing the use of non-renewable resources;
9) recycling waste and by-products of organic production;
10) maintaining ecological balance;
11) protecting plants using traditional varieties and biological methods;
12) applying mechanical methods to protect plants from pests;
13) caring for animal health by stimulating their immune system;
14) breeding animals with consideration for their adaptation and resistance to diseases;
15) using only animals raised under organic production conditions;
16) feeding animals only organic feed;
17) preserving biodiversity of aquatic ecosystems in aquaculture;
18) creating buffer zones to protect against air and water pollution.
