Required Report - public distribution

**Date:** 7/31/2006

**GAIN Report Number:** PL6053

PL6053

**Poland**

**Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards**

**Country Report**

**2006**

**Approved by:**

![](media/image1.wmf)Charles Rush

U S Embassy

**Prepared by:**

JF/NK/PR

**Report Highlights:**

This report gives an overview of food laws currently in force in Poland.
The following sections were updated: Food laws, Labeling, Food additive
regulations, Pesticide and other contaminants, Other regulations and
requirements, Other specific standard and Trademark laws.

Includes PSD Changes: No

Includes Trade Matrix: No

Annual Report

Warsaw \[PL1\]

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Table of Contents

[SECTION I. FOOD LAWS 3](#section-i.-food-laws)

[Harmonization within the EU 3](#harmonization-within-the-eu)

[Poland 3](#poland)

[SECTION II. LABELING REQUIREMENTS
4](#section-ii.-labeling-requirements)

[General requirements 4](#general-requirements)

[Name and Address 5](#name-and-address)

[Country of Origin 5](#country-of-origin)

[Product Designation 5](#product-designation)

[Composition 5](#composition)

[Net Weight 5](#net-weight)

[Durability 5](#durability)

[Other Labeling Requirements 6](#other-labeling-requirements)

[Requirements Specific to Nutritional Labeling
7](#requirements-specific-to-nutritional-labeling)

[SECTION III. PACKAGING AND CONTAINER REGULATIONS
7](#section-iii.-packaging-and-container-regulations)

[Product Recycling Regulations 7](#product-recycling-regulations)

[Poland's Waste Disposal Regulations
8](#polands-waste-disposal-regulations)

[Poland's Product Disposal Regulations
8](#polands-product-disposal-regulations)

[SECTION IV. FOOD ADDITIVE REGULATIONS
8](#section-iv.-food-additive-regulations)

[Special Polish Rules for Food Additives
9](#special-polish-rules-for-food-additives)

[SECTION V. PESTICIDE AND OTHER CONTAMINANTS
10](#section-v.-pesticide-and-other-contaminants)

[Residues in Animals and Animal Products
11](#residues-in-animals-and-animal-products)

[SECTION VI. OTHER REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
11](#section-vi.-other-regulations-and-requirements)

[1. Animal Products 11](#animal-products)

[2. Plant products 13](#plant-products)

[3. Other Processed Products 14](#other-processed-products)

[SECTION VII. OTHER SPECIFIC STANDARDS
14](#section-vii.-other-specific-standards)

[Weights and measures 14](#weights-and-measures)

[Novel foods/Genetically Modified Food
14](#novel-foodsgenetically-modified-food)

[Dietetic and special use foods 15](#dietetic-and-special-use-foods)

[Organic foods 15](#organic-foods)

[Fruits and vegetables 15](#fruits-and-vegetables)

[SECTION VIII. TRADEMARK LAWS 16](#section-viii.-trademark-laws)

[Protecting Your Product 16](#protecting-your-product)

[Patents 16](#patents)

[Trademarks 16](#trademarks)

[Copyrights 17](#copyrights)

[Trade Secrets 17](#trade-secrets)

[Protected Geographical Indications
17](#protected-geographical-indications)

[SECTION IX. IMPORT PROCEDURES 17](#section-ix.-import-procedures)

[EU Regulations 17](#eu-regulations)

[VAT and Excise Tax 18](#vat-and-excise-tax)

[Customs Clearance 18](#customs-clearance)

[Registration of a New Imported Product or Additive
19](#registration-of-a-new-imported-product-or-additive)

[Import of Product which is Already Present On The Polish Market or In
Another EU Country
19](#import-of-product-which-is-already-present-on-the-polish-market-or-in-another-eu-country)

[Trade Infrastructure set up by the Polish Government:
20](#trade-infrastructure-set-up-by-the-polish-government)

[APPENDIX I Government Regulatory Agency Contacts
21](#appendix-i-government-regulatory-agency-contacts)

[APPENDIX II Other Import Specialist Contacts
23](#appendix-ii-other-import-specialist-contacts)

This report was prepared by the Office of Agricultural Affairs of the
USDA/Foreign Agricultural Service in Warsaw, Poland for U.S. exporters
of domestic food and agricultural products. While every possible care
was taken in the preparation of this report, information provided may
not be completely accurate either because policies have changed since
its preparation, or because clear and consistent information about these
policies was not available. It is highly recommended that U.S. exporters
verify the full set of import requirements with their foreign customers,
who are normally best equipped to research such matters with local
authorities, before any goods are shipped. FINAL IMPORT APPROVAL OF ANY
PRODUCT IS SUBJECT TO THE IMPORTING COUNTRY\'S RULES AND REGULATIONS AS
INTERPRETED BY BORDER OFFICIALS AT THE TIME OF PRODUCT ENTRY.

# 

# SECTION I. FOOD LAWS

## Harmonization within the EU

Poland became member of the EU in May 2004 and as a member of the
European Union (EU) follows all EU directives, regulations and
obligations. It is therefore recommended that this report be read in
conjunction with the Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and
Standards (FAIRS) report produced by the US Mission to the EU in
Brussels, Belgium, available at
http://useu.usmission.gov/agri/fairs.html as well as at
http://www.fas.usda.gov/scriptsw/attacherep/default.asp.

General provisions on the labeling, presentation and advertising of
foodstuffs marketed in the EU are laid down in [European Parliament and
Council Directive
2000/13/EC](http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/site/en/consleg/2000/L/02000L0013-20040501-en.pdf).
It applies not only to foodstuffs intended for sale to the ultimate
consumer but also for supply to restaurants, hospitals and other mass
caterers.

The vast majority of food laws of the EU member countries have already
been fully harmonized with EU law. Areas such as vitamins, minerals and
other physiological substances as well as health claims are still
awaiting EU harmonization.

Based on the EU single market principle, all food products legally
imported and distributed in one member country of the EU can generally
also be distributed in all other member countries, except in those cases
when a country can prove health concerns about the product or an
ingredient of a product is intended for import. However, a separate
application for approval of imports is still necessary for all those
products containing substances not yet harmonized or those products that
are being imported into an EU country for the first time and which are
not present in other EU countries.

Exporters should be aware that there may also be some variation among
Member States in applying EU harmonized legislation: there may be
temporary waivers or exemptions and in certain cases there may be room
for interpretation of EU harmonized legislation or certain aspects which
are not regulated in detail at the EU level may be handled differently
in different Member States. In addition, there is a wide variation in
inspection fees, registration fees and in the time required to evaluate
dossiers on products used in the course of the food production process
(www.useu.be/agri/harmonization.html).

## Poland

Most of the norms and regulations relevant to food and agricultural
imports to Poland were harmonized with the EU regulations prior to
accession. However, certain regulations concerning food additives were
published immediately prior to accession. Poland's major regulations
concerning food products are contained in the Polish Food Law (Ustawa o
Warunkach Zdrowotnych Zywnosci i Zywnieniu ), which was published on May
11, 2001 in Polish Law Journal 63 pos. 634 and its amendments published
in Polish Journal of Law from 2005, nr. 31 pos. 265 and Polish Journal
of Law 2005 nr. 178 pos 1480*.* This law is accompanied by various
working regulations, which are all in line with the current EU
regulations. This law is applicable to domestically produced and
imported products. The text of the law can be found at (links is in
Polish language)

http://www.abc.com.pl/serwis/du/2001/0634.htm

http://www.abc.com.pl/serwis/du/2005/0265.htm

and

http://www.abc.com.pl/serwis/du/2005/1480.htm

# 

# SECTION II. LABELING REQUIREMENTS

## General requirements 

General rules on labeling, presentation, and advertising foodstuffs
marketed in the EU can be found in the European Parliament and Council
Directive 2000/13/EC + corrigendum (English version of Annex III). This
directive consolidates general labeling directive 79/112/EEC and all its
amendments in a single text. It applies to food products intended for
supply to food retail and foodservice.
(<http://www.useu.be/agri/label.html> )

Polish legislation closely follows EU legislation. The basic law on food
labeling was published in the December 16, 2002 Polish Journal of Law
NR. 220 POS. 1856 (Link in Polish language only) and can be located at
<http://www.abc.com.pl/serwis/du/2002/1856.htm>

The basic law was updated in order to reflect additional EU regulations:

Journal of Law no. 58 pos. 563 dtd. April 23, 2004, and can be located
at <http://www.abc.com.pl/serwis/du/2004/0563.htm>

Journal of Law no. 162 pos. 1703 dtd. September 8, 2004, and can be
located at <http://www.abc.com.pl/serwis/du/2004/1703.htm>

Journal of Law no. 257 pos. 2577 dtd. December 18, 2004, and can be
located at <http://www.abc.com.pl/serwis/du/2004/0257.htm>

Journal of Law no. 180 pos. 1499 dtd. November 25, 2005, and can be
located at <http://www.abc.com.pl/serwis/du/2005/1499.htm>

Journal of Law no. 210 pos. 1751 dtd. October 27, 2005, and can be
located at <http://www.abc.com.pl/serwis/du/2005/1751.htm>

Journal of Law no. 229 pos. 1953 dtd. November 25, 2005, and can be
located at <http://www.abc.com.pl/serwis/du/2005/1953.htm>

All food products entering the Polish market must have Polish language
labeling. Normally **all pre-packaged foods** intended for the final
consumer or catering establishments must be labeled according to the
general rules prior to entering the Polish market. **Please note that
there are no exceptions to label regulations.**

### 

### Name and Address

> Name and address of at least one of the three, must be included on the
> packaging:

-   producer

-   packer

-   importer/distributor on the Polish market

### Country of Origin 

> Must be declared if exclusion of that information can mislead the
> consumer as to where the product originates.

### Product Designation

> The designation must describe the product in an appropriate way or may
> be a law stated name. A fantasy name or a trademark cannot replace the
> product designation. Pictures or claims regarding a certain component
> as well as naming of specific ingredients in the product designation
> requires a quantitative declaration of that ingredient either in
> accordance with the product designation or on the ingredients list.

### 

### Composition

> The composition of a food must be declared as an ingredients list,
> listing all ingredients used in the order of falling weight at the
> time of production. Some groups of ingredients, e.g. vegetable oils,
> can be declared by a group name. Allowed group names are defined in
> the labeling regulations. Composite ingredients (constituting more
> than 2 percent of the product) -- must be specified into detail
> ingredients (e.g. if mustard is included in the final product' mustard
> ingredients must be listed in detail).
>
> Quantitative Ingredient Declaration (QUID) is obligatory for all food
> products, which use names, which determine customer's buying decision
> e.g. chocolate with peanuts -- percentage of content of peanuts must
> be listed.
>
> Some categories of foods are exempt from declaring a list of
> ingredients e.g. alcoholic beverages.

### Net Weight

> Net content (weight or volume) must be stated in the metric system.
> Drained net weight should be stated as well when appropriate. Number
> of pieces can be stated as well.

### Durability

> The durability must be stated by best before/best before end date
> ("najlepiej spożyć przed"). Very perishable foods must be marked with
> last day of consumption ("należy spożyc do"). The durability
> statements must be followed by storage instructions and instructions
> for use if necessary in order to ensure correct use and storage.

**Alcoholic beverages**

Polish authorities are currently working on preparation of additional
labeling regulations pertaining to obligatory labeling of alcoholic
beverages (similar to that already mandatory in France), which are to
specify health hazards resulting from alcohol consumption (e.g. to
pregnant women). It is not yet clear whether this information will be
presented in written form or in a form of a picture.

## Other Labeling Requirements

**The Polish label or stick-on label** must be applied prior to import.

**For sample-size and institutional packed products** in small packages
where the biggest surface is less than 10 cm, it is sufficient to state
product designation, net weight, and durability (and lot no., if
durability does not include the date). For products in bigger packages
all requirements must be fulfilled.

**Food additives** must be declared on the ingredients list by
functional class followed by specific name or E-number, as defined on
the labeling regulation and positive additive list. Flavors must be
declared merely as "aroma" and it is possible to state "natural",
"nature identical", or "artificial" in accordance with the definitions
in the flavor regulation.

## 

**New food allergen labeling**

New food allergen labeling rules were introduced by [Directive
2003/89/EC](http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/pri/en/oj/dat/2003/l_308/l_30820031125en00150018.pdf)
and entered into force on November 25, 2005. Under this directive, the
following 12 groups of potential allergenic ingredients must be
indicated on food labels: cereals containing gluten, crustaceans, eggs,
fish, peanuts, soybeans, milk and dairy products (including lactose),
nuts and nut products, sesame seeds and sulphite at concentrations of at
least 10 mg per kg or 10 mg/l, celery, and mustard. The new allergen
labeling rules also apply to beverages containing more than 1.2 percent
by volume of alcohol. Alcoholic beverages containing sulphur dioxide and
sulphites at concentrations of more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/liter must be
labeled "contains sulphites" or "contains sulphur dioxide" in Polish
language term "Zawiera siarczyny" must be used.

Guidelines for the implementation of the new allergen labeling rules are
available on the Commission's website at
<http://europa.eu.int/comm/food/food/labellingnutrition/foodlabelling/guidelines_6_10.pdf>

These guidelines also specify in which cases derogations may be
accepted: for foodstuffs for which no ingredients list is required, for
sub ingredients of certain compound ingredients, for ingredients which
belong to well defined categories and for substances that are not
regarded as ingredients. [Directive
2005/26/EC](http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/lex/LexUriServ/site/en/oj/2005/l_075/l_07520050322en00330034.pdf)
establishes a list of allergen derivatives that, based on the European
Food Safety Authority's risk assessments, are temporarily exempted
(until November 25, 2007) from mandatory labeling. For more information
on the implementation of the allergen labeling rules see EU GAIN report
E35196 which can be located at:
http://www.fas.usda.gov/scriptsw/AttacheRep/default.asp.

\- Certain ingredients may be designated by the name of the category
rather than the specific name (Annex I to Directive 2000/13/EC). These
include fats, oils (note that peanut oil is also subject to the new
allergen rules), starch, fish, cheese, spices, herbs, gum bases, crumbs,
sugar, dextrose, glucose syrup, milk proteins, cocoa butter,
crystallized fruit, vegetables and wine. Directive 2001/101/EC adds meat
as a category and defines the term \"meat\" for the labeling of
pre-packed meat-based products (for more information see EU GAIN report
E23004 which can be located at:
http://www.fas.usda.gov/scriptsw/AttacheRep/default.asp.

## Requirements Specific to Nutritional Labeling

Nutritional labeling is regulated in accordance with EC Directive
90/496/EEG. Nutritional labeling is voluntary unless a nutritional claim
is made on the basis of which nutritional labeling becomes compulsory
and must be provided in a prescribed format. \"Nutrition Labeling\"
means any information on the label that relates to energy value and to
the following nutrients: protein, carbohydrate, fat, fiber, sodium,
vitamins, and minerals present in significant amounts. This information
and the format differ from those of the standard U.S. nutritional fact
panel, which cannot be used for Poland and the rest of the EU.
(<http://www.useu.be/agri/label.html#Nutrition>).

Poland's nutritional labeling regulations are specified in the Journal
of Law no. 239, dated December 23, 2002 (Original Regulation published
in the Journal of Law no. 51 chapter 293 dated December 17, 1973 and
Journal of Law 108 chapter 520 dated August 22, 1996).

Polish regulations concerning this subject are not very detailed. Any
issues not directly specified are subject to the EU and Codex
regulations. In many cases, product labeling must be individually
approved by the State Hygiene Office- (Panstwowy Zaklad Higieny) - PZH.

Since Polish regulations do not specify conditions that must be met when
using nutrition content claims, implied, and health threat claims on
packaging must be approved by the PZH office. In certain cases, cereal
products for example, the uses of statements such as "cereal contains
minerals beneficial to health" have already been approved for the Polish
market.

Some companies have experienced problems with terms, which imply
curative or prevention effects of food products specified on the labels.
In most cases the standard Nutrition Facts panel used on U.S. products
is not sufficient for Polish authorities in order to approve the product
but is taken into consideration when evaluating any nutritional claims
implied on product labels.

PLEASE note: The current Polish regulations specify that each delivery
of the nutrition product must be verified by the Sanitary authorities.

# SECTION III. PACKAGING AND CONTAINER REGULATIONS

Council Directive 76/211/EEC provides rules for container sizes,
acceptable tolerances on container content and requirements for the size
of the figures indicating container content
([www.useu.be/agri/packaging.html](http://www.useu.be/agri/packaging.html)).

## Product Recycling Regulations

Member States are required to take measures to limit packaging waste and
must introduce systems for re-use, recovery, and recycling of packaging
materials (Council Directive 94/62/EC). Commission Decision 2001/524/EC
relates to the publication of references for certain EN standards in the
Official Journal, which do not fully meet the essential requirements of
Directive 94/62/EC. To facilitate collection, re-use, and recovery
including recycling, an identification system for packaging has been
established (Commission Decision 97/129/EC). Its use is voluntary
(<http://www.useu.be/agri/packaging.html>).

## Poland's Waste Disposal Regulations

On April 27, 2001 (published in Journal of Law No. 62, dated June 20,
2001, amended December 19, 2002 published in Journal of Law No. 7, dated
January 23, 2003) the Polish Government approved a new regulation
concerning the disposal of waste originating from production, import,
and distribution of all products sold on the Polish market (including
food and agricultural products). Producers and importers are responsible
for signing appropriate agreements with firms specializing in
utilization of packaging materials. By introducing this new regulation,
the Polish government, in line with the EU requirements, is promoting
product recycling.

## Poland's Product Disposal Regulations

On January 6, 2003 (published in Journal of Law No. 7) the Polish
Government approved a new regulation concerning the disposal of food and
agricultural products that do not comply with Polish regulations and
cannot enter the distribution system. It is the responsibility of the
producer or importer to cover the costs connected with destruction of
such products.

# SECTION IV. FOOD ADDITIVE REGULATIONS

Four major European Commission directives on the use of additives and
labeling rules are implemented based on Polish food additive
regulations. These directives govern colors, sweeteners, flavors, and
miscellaneous food additives in addition to the labeling directive. The
EC regulations also require the identity and purity of approved food
additives.

1\. European Parliament and Council Directive 94/35/EC on sweeteners for
use in foodstuffs. The annex to this directive lists maximum usable
doses for sweeteners in selected foodstuffs.

2\. European Parliament and Council Directive 94/36/EC on colors for use
in foodstuffs.

Annex I: List of permitted food colors. Only substances listed in this
annex may be used

Annex II: Foodstuffs, which may not contain added colors.

Annex III: Foodstuffs to which only certain permitted colors may be
added.

Annex IV: Colors permitted for certain uses only.

Annex V: Colors permitted in general and the conditions of use.

3\. European Parliament and Council Directive 95/2/EC, as amended, the
so-called miscellaneous additives directive on food additives other than
colors and sweeteners.

Annex I: List of food additives permitted for use in foodstuffs (excl.
those listed in Annex II) following the \"quantum satis\"\* principle.

Annex II: List of foodstuffs in which only a limited number of additives
of Annex I may be used. These include cocoa and chocolate products,
fruit juices and nectars, jam and jelly, dehydrated milk and cream,
fruits and vegetables, rice, oils and fats, certain cheeses, minced
meat, bread and pasta, wines and beer.

Annex III: List of conditionally permitted preservatives and
antioxidants.

Annex IV: List of other permitted additives.

Annex V: List of permitted carriers and carrier solvents.

Annex VI: List of additives permitted in foods for infants and young
children.

*\*quantum satis* = No maximum level defined but they must be used in
accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice at a level that is
sufficient to achieve the intended purpose.

All three of these directives and their lists can be downloaded from the
FAS/USEU webpage <http://www.useu.be/agri/additive.html#Labeling>

<http://www.useu.be/agri/additive.html#Miscellaneous>

<http://europa.eu.int/comm/food/fs/fl/fl01_en.pdf>

Labeling requirements for additives and flavorings are laid down in
Directive 2001/13/EC (general labeling directive), Regulation 50/2000/EC
(GM additives) and Directive 89/107/EEC.

**Polish regulations**

Polish food additive regulations are primarily based on common
regulations within the European Union. Poland along with other EU
countries is allowed to conduct separate procedures for the approval of
particular ingredients within its territory.

Poland uses a positive-additives list, which identifies additives that
are permitted for use in foodstuffs. Poland's Ministry of Health and
Social Welfare approved a regulation for food additives on April 23,
2004 (Journal of Law no. 94 dated April 30, 2004). Amendments were
published in the following Journals of Law: 2004 nr. 94, pos. 933 and
2005 nr. 79 pos. 693. In the past this particular regulation has been
one of the most difficult obstacles facing imported products. The
current regulation is in line with the overall EU practices. **Please
note:** As each EU member state introduces slight variations to
allowable food additives it is vital for all U.S. exporters to check
with the potential Polish importers about whether the product intended
for the Polish market meets all the ingredient requirements.

The following institutions are directly involved in inspecting food
additive levels in imported products:

Ministry of Health and Social Welfare - preparation of legal
documentation

Warsaw Sanitary Station - SANEPID - tests & check ups

National Food and Nutrition Institute - legal work & check ups

**The following important change occurred recently in the Polish
regulations:**

\- new sweetener "neotame", which is was allowed in Poland till May 1,
2006 is currently not allowed entry, just as in other EU countries.

Please also note that the Polish Sanitary authorities pay particular
attention to colorants. Especially:

-   sudan

-   para-red

Their use in food products is prohibited in the EU, and in Poland.
Para-red colorant is also closely monitored as far as "red rice" is
concerned. Also products containing red rice, which were produced as a
result of product fermentation with the usage of Monascus purpures (red
yeast) is also prohibited.

## Special Polish Rules for Food Additives

**Vitamins and Minerals**. The Polish Ministry of Health issued separate
regulations concerning allowable vitamins and other chemical substances,
which are approved for use on food in Poland (Polish Journal of Law no.
27 pos. 236 dated February 17, 2003). This regulation is consistent with
current EU regulations. (Link is in Polish language only)
<http://www.abc.com.pl/serwis/du/2003/0236.htm>.

# 

# SECTION V. PESTICIDE AND OTHER CONTAMINANTS

**Pesticides**

On April 16, 2004 Poland's Minister of Health approved (published in
Journal of Law no. 85 pos. 810 dated April 27, 2004) new regulations on
maximum pesticide and other contaminant levels.

<http://www.abc.com.pl/serwis/du/2004/0801.htm>.

This regulation was amended by:

Journal of Law from 2005 no. 48 pos. 460:

<http://www.abc.com.pl/serwis/du/2005/0460.htm>

Journal of Law from 2005 no. 108 pos. 907:

<http://www.abc.com.pl/serwis/du/2005/0907.htm>

Journal of Law from 2005 no. 242 pos. 2047:

<http://www.abc.com.pl/serwis/du/2005/2047.htm>

Journal of Law from 2006 no. 106 pos. 718:

<http://www.abc.com.pl/serwis/du/2006/0718.htm>

According to Polish authorities these regulations follow general laws
applied in the EU. The EU pesticide legislation maximum residue levels
(MRLs) incorporate elements of the Codex Alimentarius and the OECD, but
exceptions exist. Overviews of all compounds for which harmonized MRLs
have been developed are available on the FAS/USEU website
[www.useu.be/agri/pesticides.html](http://www.useu.be/agri/pesticides.html)
with amendment 2004/115/EC of December 15, 2004
(<http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/lex/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CELEX:32004L0115:EN:HTML> -
since June 23, 2005 in force in Poland).

The complete list of MRL/commodity combinations can be downloaded from
the Commission's website at <http://ec.europa.eu/food/index_en.htm>.
Pesticide MRLs for processed or composite products are based on the MRLs
for the raw agricultural ingredients.

**Chemical and Biological contaminants**

On April 30, 2004 Poland's Minister of Health approved (published in
Journal of Law no. 120 pos. 1257) new regulations on maximum levels of
permitted chemical and biological contaminants levels.

<http://www.abc.com.pl/serwis/du/2004/1257.htm>.

This regulation was amended by Journal of Law from 2005 nr. 2 pos. 9.

<http://www.abc.com.pl/serwis/du/2005/0009.htm>

and

Journal of law from 2006 nr. 85 pos. 591 (no levels specified, concerns
only methods of obtaining samples for testing)

<http://www.abc.com.pl/serwis/du/2006/0591.htm>

These regulations follow exactly all of the current EU regulations.
English version of regulations pertaining to contaminants can be
obtained from:

<http://useu.usmission.gov/agri/contaminants.html>

## Residues in Animals and Animal Products

Monitoring residues in animals and animal products is addressed
separately in Council Directive 96/23/EC. This directive covers
monitoring of the above-mentioned pesticide residues, and includes
residues of veterinary drugs and a wide range of other contaminants and
undesired substances such as residues of growth promotants. The
prohibition of the use of hormones in meat production is addressed in
Council Directive 96/22/EEC.

To register a new pesticide in the EU, including the establishment of an
MRL, an application needs to be prepared and reviewed by the relevant
authorities and committees at the member state and EU level. Pesticides
currently on the EU market are under review. For pesticides, which are
not or no longer authorized at Community level, an import tolerance may
be requested. Application dossiers are first submitted for approval in
an individual member state. The complete procedure is described on the
Commission's web site at <http://europa.eu.int/comm/food/index_en.htm>.

# SECTION VI. OTHER REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS 

Certification and documentation requirements for shipments into EU
member states differ depending on the product. For some product groups,
requirements are harmonized, but not for others. For most products the
EU requires import licenses.

## 1. Animal Products

Import legislation of EU-harmonized products has been adjusted to the EU
law. Import of animal products is allowed from establishments on the
lists of EU-approved establishments. Nearly all U.S. animal products are
recognized by the EU. Various U.S. agencies, including FSIS, APHIS, AMS,
and FDA are involved in the listing process. Establishments are subject
to EU inspections prior to listing and/or to occasional EU audits after
listing. Exporters should be aware that getting plants listed has been
difficult for the U.S. Health certificates corresponding to the animal
category are required. A list of EU approved establishments is available
through the U.S. Meat Export Federation, email:
[eu@usmef.org]{.underline}. Since January 1, 2006, beef tripe became an
EU harmonized product. Scalded beef tripe is treated as a processed beef
product and raw beef tripe is treated as raw beef. As a result of the
hormone ban, U.S. origin beef tripe from hormone treated cattle is
prohibited from entering the EU. Exporters must use relevant health
certificates for beef or meat products exported to the EU.

For processed foods containing animal products, the situation is more
complicated because there is no legislation specifying the percentage of
dairy, egg, red meat or poultry meat that a foodstuff must contain.
Products containing any amount of red meat or poultry meat must be
certified. Certification of products containing egg products or dairy
depend on the composition of the product.

Since April 24, 2006, the U.S. has been given the status of \"harmonized

country\" by the EU. Hence, the U.S. and the EU seafood inspection

systems are deemed to be equivalent. Each shipment must be accompanied
by a health certificate in accordance with the model provided by
Commission Decision 95/328/EC (amended 2001/67/EC regulation) for
fishery products and with Commission Decision 96/333/EC for mollusks,
echinoderms, tunicates and marine gastropods. In the U.S., both the Food
and Drug Administration and the National Marine Fisheries Service are
authorized to issue certificates for export to the EU. More details
about requirements for fish exports to the EU are available at:
[http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/trade/EUCONTENTS.htm]{.underline}.

As of February 25, 2005 the Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) implemented
changes to the procedures regarding the import of animal origin foods
fit for human consumption, which are not harmonized with the EU
legislation. The changes were based on the implementation of the Act on
Animal Health Protection and Contagious Diseases in Animals and in
accordance with changes to other acts, dated January 7, 2005 (Dz.U. No.
23, item 188).

According to new the new regulations, the import of animal origin
products for which the veterinary requirements have not been specified
and which are to be marketed nationally, is possible from a non-EU
member state (third country), provided the import of such products is in
accordance with the permit issued by the CVO and the imported products
are accompanied by an original copy of a certificate of health issued by
the third country, if such products are dispatched. The certificate of
health must:

> 1\) be written in the Polish language and the official language of the
> third country from which the animal origin products are imported;
>
> 2\) acknowledge that the veterinary requirements for animal origin
> products as of the date the permit is issued by the CVO have been met;
>
> 3\) show the date and number of the Permit issued by the CVO.

The permit is issued by the CVO when applied for by the entity importing
the products. The application for the Permit must include the following
information:

1\) the data of the entity importing the animal origin products,
including:

> a\) name, place of residence and the address, or
>
> b\) company name, premises and address;

2\) data on the establishment processing the products, including:

> a\) name
>
> b\) address and the name of the country
>
> c\) the ID number

3\) the animal origin products specifying:

> a\) the quantity
>
> b\) the type and HS code
>
> c\) animal species from which the product is derived
>
> d\) type of processing the animals were subject to

4\) the destination address of the imported animal products

> 5\) the border crossing point at which the products enter the
> territory of Poland
>
> 6\) estimated date of arrival.

The CVO may refuse the application for the Permit if it does not meet
the above mentioned requirements, which are pursuant to Art. 6a, par. 7
of the Act on Veterinary Requirements for Animal Derived Products.

The application for the CVO\'s Permit must be received not later than 30
days prior to the dispatch date of the products from the country of
export.

Further, under Art 6a, par. 4 of the Act on Veterinary Requirements for
Animal Origin Products, the CVO is authorized to carry out inspection of
the processing establishment in the third country where the products
originate from prior to the issuance of the permit.

The permit shall be issued provided the animal origin products:

1\) originate in the third country or a region from which the import of
such products to the member states of the European Union is not
forbidden

2\) make no hazard to public health or animal health.

The Permit specifies the following data in particular:

1\) veterinary requirements for:

a\) animal origin products the fulfillment of which must be acknowledged
in the certificate of health accompanying the shipment

b\) means of transport by which the animal origin products are carried

2\) the purpose of the animal origin products will be used for

The Permits are issued by the CVO for a specific period of time.

The UE non-harmonized animal origin products may be introduced as raw
material for further production and then marketed but only under the
regulations specified in Art. 16 and 17 of the Veterinary Requirements
for Animal Origin Products (Dz.U. No. 33, item 288 with amendments). In
accordance with Art. 16 par. 1 of the Act, the animal products produced
in the approved establishments must be processed exclusively with the
use of animal products originating from approved plants. Thus, under
Art. 17 of the Act, animal derived products processed in non-approved
plants may only be approved for the domestic market of the importing
country.

According to veterinary requirements for animal origin products, no fees
are paid for the permits issued by the CVO. Therefore, the regulations
included in the Act on the treasury duty dated September 9, 2002, apply.
According to Art. 41, item 2 of the Annex to the Act, a duty amounting
to PLN 76 (PLN 3.38 = \$1) applies. The fee for the changes to the
issued Permit is to PLN 19. Respective duty stamps must be affixed to
the application to receive the permit. Those stamps shall be checked off
by the entity receiving the application. The Treasury Fee shall be paid
either in cash or by a bank transfer to the bank account of the
respective municipality or commune office. When paying, the applicant
must specify on the slip the object for which the fee is being paid. The
payment may be electronic if it contains the payer\'s ID including the
Tax/VAT ID Number, shows the bank account number of the given city or
commune office, the payment subject and date and bears a safe electronic
signature of the authorized bank officer (the payer must specify clearly
the subject for which the Treasure Duty is paid).

## 2. Plant products

For fruit and vegetable imports, generally import certificates are not
required. However, phytosanitary certificates issued by APHIS are
requested for fruit, vegetable and nut shipments to the EU. For
processed fruit and vegetable products, APHIS issues export
certificates. Imports of fruits and vegetables also need to meet the
marketing standards for fruit and vegetables as listed in Council
Regulation 2200/96. Trading standards and controls are described by
Council Regulation 1148/2001
(<http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/pri/en/oj/dat/2001/l_156/l_15620010613en00090022.pdf>
). Imports must also comply with the Convention on International Trade
in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) rules for
endangered species.

## 3. Other Processed Products

Documentation requirements and import regulations for other processed
food products depend on ingredients. In general, Council Directive
93/43/EEC establishes the rules of hygiene for foodstuffs, which
supplements Council Directive 89/397/EEC. These rules, as set out in the
annex, must be observed at the time of preparation, processing,
manufacturing, packaging, storing, transportation, distribution,
handling and offering for sale and supply of foodstuffs. Food businesses
are required to use the HACCP system to ensure the safety of foodstuffs.
See <http://www.useu.be/agri/hygiene.html>.

# SECTION VII. OTHER SPECIFIC STANDARDS

## Weights and measures

Weights must be stated in metric system (weight or volume). An optional
directive on package sizes exists. According to Polish regulatory
authorities Poland has not adopted the rules so package sizes are
optional for ordinary food products.

## Novel foods/Genetically Modified Food

Novel foods are defined as foods not previously consumed in significant
quantities within Europe. Also new combinations of ingredients may be
considered novel according to Polish interpretation of the directive.

Novel foods, including GMOs, can be used after receiving EC
certification. Once a GMO product is approved for use in foods, no
product specific registration is necessary. The EU has strict labeling
and traceability rules for GM food and animal feed. The regulations
provide consumers with the information they need to make informed
choices when they buy food. Since April 2004, food and feed that
contains, or consists of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), or
contain ingredients produced from GMOs, must be clearly labeled as GM.
GM products and ingredients can be traced through all stages of the
production and distribution line and products derived from them are to
be labeled. Accidental and technically unavoidable content of an EU
approved GMO in combined foods and single ingredient foods at a level
below 0.9% need not be declared or labeled.

Since May 1, 2004 the EU regulations related to the novel food and GM
food and feed directly applicable in Poland are as follow:

[Regulation (EC) No 258/97 of the European Parliament and of the Council
of 27 January 1997 concerning novel foods and novel food
ingredients]{.underline}

[Regulation (EC) No 1946/2003 of the European Parliament and of the
Council of 15 July 2003 on transboundary movements of genetically
modified organisms (Text with EEA relevance)]{.underline}

[Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the
Council of 22 September 2003 on genetically modified food and feed (Text
with EEA relevance)]{.underline}

[Regulation (EC) No 1830/2003 of the European Parliament and of the
Council of 22 September 2003 concerning the traceability and labeling of
genetically modified organisms and the traceability of food and feed
products produced from genetically modified organisms and amending
Directive 2001/18/EC]{.underline}

Currently, Poland is working on the new GMO legislation, which would
adapt the local legislation to the EU standards. The draft is now under
ministerial level consideration. Although, only 40 days passed from its
publication for public comments, the draft was already very strongly
criticized, especially by scientists, as a legislation aiming to stop a
development of biotechnology research in Poland.

## Dietetic and special use foods

Special regulations on dietetic foods cover:

*Slimming foods (VLCD and LCD diets)*

*Baby and infant formulas*

*Nutritional preparations for special medicinal uses*

Baby and infant formulas intended for healthy children, and low calorie
diets and special medicinal diets are subject to EC harmonization. The
Polish importer is obligated to inform Polish Sanitary Authorities
(Glowny Inspektorat Sanitarny) about the first shipment of the above
products ("powiadomienie" advisory letter procedure). Detailed
regulations consistent with the EU law, are specified in the Journal of
Law no. 104 pos. 1094 dated May 1, 2004 (link is in Polish language)
<http://www.abc.com.pl/serwis/du/2004/1094.htm>.

## 

## Organic foods

A product can be marketed as organically grown or under given
circumstances as organic ingredients in composite foods, provided an
accredited inspection body grants the production certificate. Third
country inspection bodies must conform with the standard of EU member
state inspection bodies, which is described in EN and ISO standard -
Council Regulation 2092/91.

Since May 1, 2004, Poland has had a new Act on organic agriculture which
was established on April 20, 2004, which is based on the EC regulation
no 2092/91/EEC of June 24, 1991 on agricultural production of organic
products and labeling of agricultural and food products, as well as EC
regulation no. 94/92/EEC of January 14, 1992 regarding detailed rules of
implementation of the agreements on imports from third countries which
were set forth by regulation no. 2092/91/EEC.

The Act announces the responsibility of certification of imported
organic foods into Poland on the Commercial Quality of Agricultural and
Food Products Inspection (Inspection). The Inspection issues import
permits for products from third countries not mentioned on the EU list
and controls organic products imported from third countries.
Additionally, imported organic products have to be checked and certified
by one of the Polish certification organization to be labeled organic.

For additional information concerning organic food please refer to
FAS/Warsaw report PL6035; available at
[www.fas.usda.gov](http://www.fas.usda.gov/) at Attache Reports link.

## Fruits and vegetables

Fruits and vegetables can be sold unpacked separately or by weight.
Country of origin must be stated and also any surface treatment must be
noted. Surface treatment of fruits is regulated in accordance with the
food additives regulation.

# SECTION VIII. TRADEMARK LAWS

## Protecting Your Product 

In early 2000 Poland passed major new legislation governing intellectual
property rights, bringing Poland into compliance with its obligations
under the WTO TRIPS Agreement and to the EU. Amendments to the 1994
Copyright Law extended coverage to pre-1974 sound recordings, removing a
major shortcoming in Polish law. The new Industrial Property Law
replaced existing legislation governing patents, trademarks and other
industrial property. Piracy of intellectual property remains a
significant problem. In addition, the length of protection afforded to
proprietary research test data submitted by pharmaceutical companies
remains below U.S. or EU standards. Polish authorities have made
moderate progress in recent years, however much remains to be done to
protect IPR, and Poland has been placed on the USTR \"Watch List\" due
to several shortcomings. Improved penal provisions in the new
legislation should help, as will on-going judicial reform. In July 2003,
the Polish Government announced a new strategy to improve copyright and
patent enforcement, which has begun to address many of Poland\'s major
shortcomings.

## 

## Patents

The Polish Law on Inventive Activities protects inventions through
patents and utility models. Applications are filed with the Polish
Patent Office; Polish attorneys must represent foreign applications.
Patents are granted based on novelty, non‑obviousness, technical
character, and applicability. These are product patents versus process
patents. Registrations are published 18 months from the date the
application is received. Registered patents are valid 20 years from the
filing date. Registered models, inventions, and industrial designs are
valid for five years and may be extended for another five years. Annual
fees must be paid for maintaining a patent. There are no regulations
regarding license terms. Criminal penalties are possible for
infringement.

## Trademarks

Poland\'s trademark law of 1985 stipulates that trademarks, service
marks, or collective marks may be registered. Trademarks are also
protected under the 1993 Law on Combating Unfair Competition. A
trademark must define the goods and services that are to be marked by
the registered trademark. Applications are filed with the Polish Patent
office and priority under the Paris Convention may be claimed. Polish
patent agents must represent foreign applicants. A registered trademark
is valid for 10 years from the date of filing, unless the mark is not
used for three consecutive years. The registration may be renewed for
10‑year periods. Trademarks may be licensed. Ornamental designs and
integrated circuits are protected.

U.S. companies find, however, that despite the existence of laws, Polish
authorities often lack the knowledge and resources to enforce them. U.S.
companies must often spend resources protecting their own interests.
Under the amended Code of Civil Procedure, a request for temporary
injunction forbidding the infringer from using an item until a case can
be resolved must be reviewed by a court within seven days, thus becoming
a new tool in protecting trademark and intellectual property rights.

The Pro‑Marka Polish Association of Branded Goods Producers (PABGP) was
established in 1996 with the goal of protecting trademarks, foiling
pirates, and educating consumers and regulators alike about the value of
brand names. Currently Pro‑Marka has about 25 international and Polish
member companies and focuses on consumer products.

## Copyrights

A new copyright law consistent with international standards became
effective in June 1994. The copyright law introduced protection of not
only literary, musical and graphic works, but also computer software,
audio‑visual works and industrial patterns. It extends copyright
protection from 25 to 50 years to comply with international standards,
and protects authors, producers, artists, and performers for both
commercial and personal rights. Generally, commercial rights expire 50
years after the author\'s death. This regulation also applies to
registered promotional audio/visual aids that might be utilized in
promoting products in Poland.

U.S. companies find that enforcement of copyrights, like trademarks, is
still inadequate despite major progress made in the last four years.
Since the beginning of 1998, Polish customs authorities and police have
been more actively protecting intellectual property rights by not only
reacting to claims of interested companies or organizations but also
being pro-active. U.S. companies and trade associations have spent a
great deal of resources informing the public as well as the legal
community about the issue of copyright protection. The greatest problems
are in the area of sound and video recordings and especially software.
The local chapter of the Business Software alliance estimates that even
though the situation is improving, almost 70% of software products on
the Polish market are pirated.

## Trade Secrets

Trade secrets are protected under the law regarding protection against
unfair competition of 1993.

## Protected Geographical Indications

Geographical indications (GIs) are "indications which identify a good
where a given quality, reputation or characteristic of the good is
essentially attributable to its geographic origin". [Council Regulation
510/2006](http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/site/en/oj/2006/l_093/l_09320060331en00120025.pdf)
on the protection of geographical indications/designations of origin for
listed European agricultural products and foodstuffs repeals Regulation
2081/92 to bring its rules in line with a WTO ruling. The new regulation
allows third country operators to submit registration applications
directly to the Commission rather than through their governments and
deletes reciprocity requirements. It also allows third countries to
object directly to new registrations. Guidelines for the registration of
GIs by third country producers have been published on the Commission's
website at
<http://ec.europa.eu/agriculture/foodqual/protec/thirdcountries/proced_en.pdf>.

The complete list of registered product names that receive protection in
the EU can be found at
<http://ec.europa.eu/agriculture/qual/en/1bbaa_en.htm>.

# SECTION IX. IMPORT PROCEDURES

## EU Regulations

Council Regulation 2913/92 establishes the Community Customs Code. The
Code lists all the customs procedures applicable for trade in goods with
third countries. Import duties are determined by the tariff
classification of goods and by the customs value. With the
implementation of the Code, the 25 member states of the European Union
form a customs union, meaning that all member states apply the same
tariff on goods imported from outside the EU. Once an imported good is
cleared in one member state, it can move freely throughout the EU. See
http:/www.useu.be/agri/import.html and
<http://www.useu.be/agri/customs.html>.

The EU uses the Combined Nomenclature (CN) for the customs
classification of goods. The CN eight digit code numbers are based on
the Harmonized System (HS) nomenclature: The first six digits refer to
the HS headings, the two following digits represent the CN subheadings.
The EU's on-line customs database can be consulted to look up commodity
codes and relevant import duties:
<http://europa.eu.int/comm/taxation_customs/taxation/index_en.htm>

It is also possible to obtain Binding Tariff Information (BTI) from a
member state's customs authority to get the proper product
classification. Through this system, traders know in advance the tariff
classification of the goods they intend to import. BTI is legally
binding in all the member states. For more BTI information see:
<http://europa.eu.int/comm/taxation_customs/common/databases/ebti/index_en.htm>

Information, available through internet, on custom tariff is also
available from the Polish Customs:

http://isztar.mf.gov.pl:7080/taryfa_celna/web/main_EN

The customs value of a good is the CIF price at the European border
derived from the product price found on the invoice and the
transportation costs reflected in the airway bill or the bill of lading.

Goods are only released after payment of the import duty and other taxes
that may be due. Duties payable on goods imported into the EU may
include:

\- Import duty (expressed as ad valorem tariffs or specific tariffs per
unit weight/volume/number of pieces).

\- Additional duties on flour and sugar (processed products).

\- Entry price (fruit and vegetables).

\- Environmental taxes (not harmonized).

\- Inspection fees (not harmonized).

\- Value added tax (VAT) (not harmonized).

\- Excise duties (alcohol and tobacco) (not harmonized).

## VAT and Excise Tax

Poland has a Value Added Tax (VAT) system in place for agricultural and
food products. The VAT is applied in the same manner to both imported
and domestically produced products. The VAT in Poland ranges from 3
percent to 22 percent depending on the type of commodity. A lower VAT is
applied to semi-processed commodities such as Non-Fat Dry Milk. A higher
VAT is applied to processed commodities, such as bake mixes or retail
products. In fall 2000, the government of Poland implemented a 3 percent
VAT for basic agricultural products. This VAT rate made Polish taxation
similar to the VAT effective in most EU countries.

## Customs Clearance

Provided the U.S. exporter has furnished all necessary documentation
(including necessary sanitary/phytosanitary certificate) there should be
no problems with customs clearance. Also, it is recommended that the
exporter be fully aware of the necessary shipping documents required for
their product. As the requirements are not uniform for all products and
means of transportation, exporters should contact their importer to
obtain this information.

Current Polish regulations specify that the importer and producer are
responsible for any serious health problems, which may occur as a result
of consumption of the product.

## Registration of a New Imported Product or Additive

Regulations concerning new imported product entry into the Polish
distribution system, are specified in new regulation established on
April 26, 2004 by the Polish Minister of Health (Journal of Law no. 104
Pos. 1095, April 26, 2004). These regulations simplify the entry
procedure. Please note that this procedure does not apply to novel
foods.

Current regulations specify that the importer of a product, which is new
to the Polish market, can request approval of the product. The importer
needs to contact the Polish Sanitary Authorities (Panstwowy Zaklad
Higieny) and submit a letter-requesting permit for product entry
("powiadomienie").

The required basic documentation should consist of:

-   copy of invoice

-   product certificate issued by producer

-   producers laboratory specification

-   proposed Polish language label (with all product ingredients)

The approval procedure takes about one month. On the basis of the
initial approval the product can be imported into Poland. The above
procedure assures the importer that the product border clearance
procedure is shortened. After this procedure product can be cleared at
the Polish border with regular trade documentation:

-   importer's request for sanitary inspection (3 copies)

-   invoice

-   transportation document e.g. airway bill

-   Health Certificate/Phytosanitary Certificate/Microbiological
    Certificate

-   Additional documentation from producer confirming products
    production standards (laboratory tests, certificates etc.)

An importer who does not apply for product approval from PZH can still
clear the goods through the Polish border control system (with the
documentation listed above). During the border control producers
certificates and laboratory tests results are checked for their
compliance with the Polish regulations and if all is in order the
product is released. Should some discrepancies occur the product will
need to be tested by Polish Sanitary authorities.

Once an importer starts to import regularly, not every shipment will be
tested. If the product and producer are not well known to the Polish
Sanitary authorities the authorities can order shipment tests every 6
months (after the first border control), if the product, producer, and
importer are known to the Polish authorities the tests are conducted
every 12 months or less frequently.

## Import of Product which is Already Present On The Polish Market or In Another EU Country

An importer of product which is already present on the Polish market or
in another EU country needs to include in product delivery documentation
a letter from the producer which would confirm the fact that the exact
same product is approved in another EU country (country needs to be
specified).

Such product is then allowed to enter Poland without additional
clearance.

## Trade Infrastructure set up by the Polish Government:

\- **Bonded Warehouses**

Many Polish import firms utilize Bonded Warehouses, which enable them to
distribute a portion of imported goods according to demand as well as to
easily re-export goods out of Poland. Bonded warehouses are operated by
permission of the President of the Central Office of Customs. Commercial
code companies can operate them.

\- **Special Economic Zones**

A special economic zone (SEZ) is a designated area within the territory
of Poland in which business activities (manufacturing or distribution)
can be conducted on special, preferential terms. Currently, there are 14
SEZs in Poland, their aim being to support regional development. Since
2001, new regulations on SEZs and public aid have been in force. After
January 1, 2001, entrepreneurs who have obtained a permit to conduct
activities in SEZs have been eligible for income tax exemption, which is
regarded as a form of public aid.

The following forms of tax relief and other incentives to encourage
investment are available in the SEZs:

> \- Income tax exemption
>
> \- Relief on real estate tax (depending on a decision of the local
> authorities)
>
> \- Relief on tax on means of transport (depending on a decision of the
> local authorities)
>
> \- Customs duty relief
>
> \- Non-tax incentives relating to employment of new employees
>
> \- Non-tax incentives related to investment procedures in the SEZs
> including:
>
> \- Minimum employment
>
> \- Minimum investment outlays

For more information, please contact the Ministry of Finance -- Customs
Department (Appendix I).

# APPENDIX I Government Regulatory Agency Contacts

Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development

Mr. Andrzej Lepper

Minister

ul. Wspolna 30

00-930 Warsaw

ph: 4822-6231000 - operator

fax: 4822-6232750

Web page: <http://www.minrol.gov.pl/DesktopDefault.aspx>

General Veterinary Inspectorate

Glowny Inspektor Weterynarii (Chief Veterinary Officer)

Dr. Krzysztof Jazdzewski

ul. Wspolna 30

Warsaw

ph: 4822 623 2089

fax: 4822 623 1408

e-mail: <wet@wetgiw.gov.pl>

Web page: <http://www.wetgiw.gov.pl/englisz/index.htm>

Panstwowa Inspekcja Ochrony Roslin i Nasiennictwa

(State Inspectorate for Plant Protection and Seeds)

Ms. Mirosława Konicka, Chief Inspector

ul. Wspolna 30

Warsaw

ph: 4822 623 2302

fax: 4822 623 2304

e-mail: <gi@piorin.gov.pl>, <piorin@piorin.gov.pl>

Web page: http://www.piorin.gov.pl/

Glowny Inspektorat Jakosci Handlowej Artykulow Rolno Spozywczych

(Chief Inspectorate for Trade Quality Control of Agricultural Food
Products)

Ms. Dorota Krzyzanowska

Department Director

ul. Wspolna 30

00-930 Warsaw

ph: 4822-623 2913

fax: 4822-623 2996

e-mail: <dkrzyzanowska@ijhars.gov>, kgz@ijhars.gov.pl/

Web page: <http://www.ijhars.gov.pl/>

Ministry of Health and Social Welfare

Mr. Dariusz Adamczewski

Director

Health Policy Department

ph: 4822-8260894

fax:4822-6349376

Web page: <http://www.mz.gov.pl/wwwmz/index?ml=en>

Main Sanitary Inspection (Glowny Inspektor Sanitarny - GIS)

Mr. Andrzej Trybusz

ul. Dluga 38/40

00-238 Warsaw

ph: 4822-6351559

fax: 4822-6356194

Web page: <http://www.gis.gov.pl/english/index.htm>

Ministry of Environment

Ms. Malgorzata Marta Wozniak

Nature Protection - GMO Specialist

ph: 48-22 579-2723

fax: 48-503-493-378

e-mail: malgorzata.wozniak@mos.gov.pl

[http://www.mos.gov.pl](http://www.mos.gov.pl/)

Ministry of Economic Affairs and Labor - Import Licenses and Quotas

Mr. Jaroslaw Maka, Director, Trade Administration Department

Pl. Trzech Krzyzy 5

00-507 Warsaw

ph: 4822-693 5553, 693 5572

fax:4822-693 4021

e-mail: droz@mg.gov.pl

Web page: <http://www.mgip.gov.pl/English/>

Ministry of Finance -- Customs Department

Mr. Tadeusz Senda

Customs Department Acting Director

ul. Swietokrzyska 12

00-916 Warsaw

tel. 48‑22 694 5005

fax: 48-22 694 4303

e-mail: Taduesz.Senda@mofnet.gov.pl

Web page: <http://www.mf.gov.pl/aktualnosci/index.php>

# 

#  

# APPENDIX II Other Import Specialist Contacts

National Food and Nutrition Institute

Dr. Lucjan Szponar, Vice-Director

Section for Food and Nutrition Manager

ul. Powsinska 61/63

02-903 Warsaw

ph: 4822-651 6330 550 9620

fax: 4822-8421103

fax: 4822-423742

Web page: <http://www.izz.waw.pl/izz_en>

State Hygiene Office- (Panstwowy Zaklad Higieny) - PZH

Prof.Jan Krzysztof Ludwicki, Director, ph: 4822-8497084

ul. Chocimska 24

Warsaw

ph: 4822-8494051 ext. 359, 339

fax: 4822-8493513, 8497441

Web page: <http://www.pzh.gov.pl/>

Voivodship Sanitary Station in Warsaw - SANEPID - actual tests & check
ups

Mr. Zbigniew Kutyba, Voividship Sanitary Inspector

ul. Zelazna 79

00-875 Warsaw

ph: 4822-6201656, 6209001 ext. 142

fax: 4822-654 7860

Web page: <http://www.wsse.waw.pl/>

Polish Center for Research and Certification

Ms. Ewa Slowinska

Manager Food Department

ul. Klobucka 23A

02-699 Warsaw

ph: 4822-857 9916, 647 0722

fax: 4822-647 1222, 647 1109

e-mail: <cert.wyr@pcbc.gov.pl>

Web page: [www.pcbc.gov.pl](http://www.pcbc.gov.pl/)