Scheduled Report - public distribution

**Date:** 8/29/2008

**GAIN Report Number:** RO8014

RO8014

**Romania**

**FAIRS Country Report**

**Annual**

**2008**

**Approved by:**

![](media/image1.wmf)Hoa Van Huynh

FAS Bucharest

**Prepared by:**

Ioana Ionescu

Agricultural Assistant

**Report Highlights:**

Sections Updated: Food Laws, Labeling Requirements, Food Additive
Regulations, Pesticide and Other Contaminants, Other Regulations and
Requirements, Other Specific Standards, Import Procedure.

Includes PSD Changes: No

Includes Trade Matrix: No

Annual Report

Bucharest \[RO1\]

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### Table of Contents

[Section I. Food Laws 4](#section-i.-food-laws)

[Section II. Labeling Requirements
5](#section-ii.-labeling-requirements)

[A. General Requirements 5](#a.-general-requirements)

[Biotechnology Labeling 5](#biotechnology-labeling)

[Organic Labeling 5](#organic-labeling)

[B. Requirements Specific to Nutritional Labeling
5](#b.-requirements-specific-to-nutritional-labeling)

[Section III. Packaging and Container Requirements
5](#section-iii.-packaging-and-container-requirements)

[Section IV. Food Additive Regulations
6](#section-iv.-food-additive-regulations)

[Section V. Pesticide and Other Contaminants
6](#section-v.-pesticide-and-other-contaminants)

[Pesticides and substances residues
6](#pesticides-and-substances-residues)

[Contaminants 6](#contaminants)

[Section VI. Other Regulations and Requirements
7](#section-vi.-other-regulations-and-requirements)

[Phytosanitary regulations 7](#phytosanitary-regulations)

[Veterinary regulations 7](#veterinary-regulations)

[Section VII. Other Specific Standards
8](#section-vii.-other-specific-standards)

[Novel foods 8](#novel-foods)

[Dietetic or special use food 8](#dietetic-or-special-use-food)

[Food Supplements 8](#food-supplements)

[Organic Food 8](#organic-food)

[Products derived from Biotechnology
8](#products-derived-from-biotechnology)

[Section VIII. Copyright and/or Trademark Laws
9](#section-viii.-copyright-andor-trademark-laws)

[Section IX. Import Procedures 9](#section-ix.-import-procedures)

[Non-animal origin products 9](#non-animal-origin-products)

[Animal origin products 9](#animal-origin-products)

[Appendix I. Government Regulatory Agency Contacts
10](#appendix-i.-government-regulatory-agency-contacts)

[Appendix II. Other Import Specialist Contacts
11](#appendix-ii.-other-import-specialist-contacts)

**DISCLAIMER**

**This report was prepared by the Office of Agricultural Affairs of the
USDA/Foreign Agricultural Service in Bucharest, Romania 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

Several different Government agencies and ministries in Romania have
responsibilities related to agri-food production and food importation.
The most relevant legal provisions governing agricultural production,
food processing and agri-food products, applicable to both domestic and
imported products, are outlined below:

-   Government Ordinance 42/2004 regarding the organization of
    veterinary activity with subsequent amendments;

-   Government Decision 106/2002 concerning food labeling with
    subsequent amendments;

-   Government Ordinance 34/2000 concerning organic food amended by MARD
    Order 219/2007 providing instructions for producers, processors, and
    importers of organic products;

-   Emergency Ordinance 43/2007 transposing [Directive
    2001/18](http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/site/en/oj/2001/l_106/l_10620010417en00010038.pdf)
    regarding the deliberate release into the environment of
    genetically-modified organisms;

-   Emergency Ordinance 44/2007 transposing [Directive
    90/219](http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CELEX:31990L0219:EN:HTML)
    referring to contained use of genetically-modified micro-organisms.

-   Veterinary Authority Order 213/2008 concerning the national
    surveillance and control program for food safety approved for 2008.

# 

The main bodies with responsibilities covering agricultural production,
food processing as well as food importation are the following:

**The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD)**

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development is the specialized
body of the central public administration with governmental
jurisdiction. It applies the Government's strategy in the field of
agriculture, food processing, as well as rural development and forests
management.

**The Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development (MESD)**

Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development is the main body
conducting environmental risk assessment (including for genetically
modified organisms) and monitoring activities that might have adverse
effects on human health and the environment.

**The National Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Authority (NSVFSA)**

This is the main body in charge with sanitary-veterinary and food-safety
activities. The Authority performs activities related to animal health
and foodstuffs of animal and non-animal origin, as well as food safety.

**The Ministry of Public Health (MPH)**

The Ministry of Public Health is responsible for overseeing the
production and registration of drugs, food additives, and medical
equipment. It is also responsible for the public health as it relates to
food and contaminants.

**The National Authority for Consumers Protection (NACP)**

The National Authority for Consumers Protection is the Government agency
established with the aim of protecting the consumers' rights and
interests. NACP is actively involved in proposing, endorsing and
promoting legislation related to consumer protection, including food
products.

# Section II. Labeling Requirements

## A. General Requirements

The methodology and requirements for food labeling are established by
the GOR Decision 106/2002 - further detailed in its accompanying
Methodological Norm 7/2002. The GOR Decision 106/2002 was amended by GOR
Decision 1529/2007, transposing the provisions of [Council Directive
2006/107/EC](http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2006:363:0411:0413:EN:PDF)
of 20 November 2006 adapting Directive 89/108/EEC related to
quick-frozen foodstuffs for human consumption, and [Directive
2000/13/EC](http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2000:109:0029:0042:EN:PDF)
of the European Parliament and of the Council related to the labeling,
presentation and advertising of foodstuffs. For further details on the
EU labeling regime, please see the specific section in the [EU 27 FAIRS
Report E48078](http://www.fas.usda.gov/gainfiles/200807/146295146.pdf).

## 

## Biotechnology Labeling

All provisions regarding biotechnology labeling remain unchanged ([GAIN
Report RO7004](http://www.fas.usda.gov/gainfiles/200708/146292027.pdf)).

In September 2007, several members of the Romanian Parliament proposed a
draft law for labeling products containing genetically modified
ingredients. According to the proposal, the label should have contained
the warning "Attention this product contains genetically modified
organisms" written in black color inside a yellow spot. This warning
should have covered 30% of the total surface of the product. Following
the legal provisions, the Romanian Government (GOR) analyzed this
proposal and strongly rejected it. Further both Chambers of Romanian
Parliament, Senate and Chamber of Deputies, declined the initiative on
grounds related to the existing biotech provisions.

## Organic Labeling

Imported products should be labeled as "organic" if they were produced
by organic methods confirmed by the certificate of compliance. According
to GOR Ordinance 34/2000, the product label must contain: the name and
the address of the producer/processor, the name of the product and the
ecological production method, the name and the mark of the inspecting
and certifying institution, the storage conditions, the minimum term of
validity, the interdiction to store the ecological products along with
ordinary products.

Order 317/2006 issued by Min. of Agriculture stating that for organic
food labeling and advertisement the emblem "ae" (**a**gricultura
**e**cologica = organic agriculture) should be used is still valid. The
emblem belongs to the Ministry of Agriculture and can be applied on the
product, on the label or on the package. The regulation refers to both
domestic and foreign products. More details on organic food can be found
in [GAIN Report
RO8010](http://www.fas.usda.gov/gainfiles/200807/146295056.pdf).

## B. Requirements Specific to Nutritional Labeling

Please see the specific section in the [EU 27 FAIRS Report
E48078](http://www.fas.usda.gov/gainfiles/200807/146295146.pdf).

# Section III. Packaging and Container Requirements

Please see the specific section in the [EU 27 FAIRS Report
E48078](http://www.fas.usda.gov/gainfiles/200807/146295146.pdf).

# Section IV. Food Additive Regulations

Order 438/295/2002 defining and listing additives permitted for use in
foodstuffs was modified in 2008 through Order 87 issued by Ministry of
Health transposing the provisions of [Directive
2006/128/CE](http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2006:346:0006:0014:EN:PDF)
laying down specific criteria of purity concerning sweeteners for use in
foodstuffs and [Directive
2006/129/CE](http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2006:346:0015:0025:EN:PDF)
laying down specific purity criteria on food additives other than
colours and sweeteners. For further details on the EU food additive
regulations, please see the specific section in the [EU 27 FAIRS Report
E48078](http://www.fas.usda.gov/gainfiles/200807/146295146.pdf).

# Section V. Pesticide and Other Contaminants

Order 299/2006 issued by the National Sanitary Veterinary and Food
Safety Authority lays down the provisions for testing the presence of
contaminants in non-animal origin products, pesticides residues,
including control and surveillance on genetically modified food and
feed.

## Pesticides and substances residues

Order 299/2006 sets the frequency of testing for pesticide residues in
non-animal origin products. The laboratories included in the National
Institute for Veterinary Public Health are responsible for conducting
tests for determining the presence and level of these pesticides in
foodstuffs. The maximum levels of pesticides residues in and on fruits,
vegetables, grains and other products of non-animal origin are provided
by Order 12/2006, issued by Veterinary Authority jointly with Ministry
of Agriculture and Ministry of Public Health. However, this order was
amended to reflect the changes in legislation at EU level, namely
[Council Directive
86/362/EEC](http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CELEX:31986L0362:EN:HTML)
establishing maximum residues levels (MRL) for pesticides in cereals and
cereal products, [Council Directive
90/642/EEC](http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CELEX:31990L0642:EN:HTML)
establishing MRLs for pesticides in products of plant origin, including
fruits and vegetables and [Commission Directive
2007/7/CE](http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2007:043:0019:0031:EN:PDF).
In 2008, Order 12/2006 was again modified by Order 12/2008, transposing
the provisions of [Commission Directive
2007/55/CE](http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2007:243:0041:0049:EN:PDF),
[Commission Directive
2007/56/CE](http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2007:243:0050:0060:EN:PDF),
[Commission Directive
2007/57/CE](http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2007:243:0061:0070:EN:PDF),
[Commission Directive
2007/62/CE](http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2007:260:0004:0012:EN:PDF)
and [Commission Directive
2007/73/CE](http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2007:329:0040:0051:EN:PDF).

Veterinary Order 207/2007 transposes into national legislation [Council
Directive
86/363/CEE](http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CELEX:31986L0363:EN:HTML)
on setting up the maximum levels for pesticide residues in and on
foodstuffs of animal origin and amendments for Annex II of the
[Commission Directive
2007/55/CE](http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2007:243:0041:0049:EN:PDF),
[Commission Directive
2007/56/CE](http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2007:243:0050:0060:EN:PDF),
[Commission Directive
2007/57/CE](http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2007:243:0061:0070:EN:PDF).
Furthermore, Veterinary Authority issued in 2008 Order 61 completing the
pesticide residues legislation and transposing [Commission Directive
2008/17/EC](http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2008:050:0017:0050:EN:PDF).

The provisions of Veterinary Order 95/2007 regarding measures for
surveillance and control of certain substances and their residues in
live animals and their products, as well as residues of veterinary
medicines in products of animal origin remain valid.

## 

## Contaminants

Veterinary Order 299/2006 sets the frequency of testing for
contaminants, such as aflatoxin, ochratoxin A, cadmiu, lead, 3-MCPD,
nitrates etc. The laboratories included in the National Institute for
Veterinary Public Health are responsible for conducting tests for
determining the presence and level of these contaminants in foodstuffs.
The maximum levels are provided in the annex of [[Regulation
1881/2006.]{.underline}](http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/site/en/oj/2006/l_364/l_36420061220en00050024.pdf)

Veterinary Order 213/2007 establishes for 2008 the program for
surveillance and control on food safety. The order annexes contain
examination programs and sample collection procedures from non-animal
products specifically for contaminants, pesticides residues, prohibited
food additives, radioactive contamination and genetically modified
organisms.

# Section VI. Other Regulations and Requirements

## Phytosanitary regulations

Phytosanitary regulations provided in the country FAIRS report [GAIN
Report RO7004](http://www.fas.usda.gov/gainfiles/200708/146292027.pdf)
remain valid. Specific marketing and technical rules were approved in
2005 by the Ministry of Agriculture for cereals seeds production (Order
1262/2005, amended through Order 149/2007), fodder plants (Order
1263/2005 amended through Order 148/2007), vegetables propagating and
planting material, other than seeds (Order 1269/2005 amended through
Order 432/2007), oil and fiber plants seeds (Order 1269/2005 amended
through Order 432/2007), beet seeds (Order 1265/2005 amended through
Order 147/2007), oilseeds (Order 1264/2005 amended through Order
150/2007), vegetables (Order 1366/2005 amended through Order 433/2007).
All these regulations define types of seeds (basic seeds, certified
seeds, commercial seeds etc.) for each of the plant varieties. For more
details on the EU regime on plants, please visit the website
<http://useu.usmission.gov/agri/>.

Order 61/2008 issued by Ministry of Agriculture establishes the
procedures of phytosanitary official control in case of import from
third countries or intra EU movement of plants, vegetal and related
products. Third countries exporters should comply with the following
requirements:

-   notify the Phytosanitary Quarantine Inspectorate within the Custom
    Point through which the goods will pass the border, with 24 hours in
    advance about the transport, in order to facilitate the customs
    phytosanitary control;

-   pay the phytosanitary fees, as per GOR Decision 563/2007 Annex VIII,
    with subsequent amendments;

-   inform the Phytosanitary State Unit within 24 hours when the
    transport entered European Union through one of the designated entry
    borders on any member state.

## 

## Veterinary regulations

Romania applies the EU regulations in respect to animal products imports
from third countries. Detailed information on veterinary requirements
for imports of animal origin products, including a list of U.S.
establishments approved for EU exports, can be viewed by accessing the
website <http://useu.usmission.gov/agri/>.

At the end of 2007, Romania harmonized its import requirements with the
EU legislation, removing the supplementary tests performed on frozen
semen of bovine species upon importation. In the European Union, the
import regime for bovine frozen semen originating from third countries
is provided by the [Council Directive
88/407/EEC](http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CELEX:31988L0407:EN:HTML)
laying down animal health requirements governing trade and imports into
the Community of semen of domestic animals of bovine species, as amended
by [Directive
2003/43/EC](http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2003:143:0023:0032:EN:PDF).
These directives are transposed into national legislation through of
Veterinary Order 45/2008.

The Veterinary Order 38/2007 transposes the [Commission Decision
2006/168](http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/site/en/oj/2006/l_057/l_05720060228en00190034.pdf)
regarding the requirements for bovine embryos import from third
countries. The Order includes the Health Certificate required by the
Veterinary Authority.

In May 2008, Romanian Government approved Decision 515/2008 regarding
the new strategic plan for Classical Swine Fever eradication. This
disease is still endemic in Romania and it had already triggered an EU
ban on all Romanian pig and pork exports starting with 2003. The new
plan includes vaccination with "live attenuated" vaccine of all backyard
pigs and wild boar using baits, while commercial pig herds will just be
monitored for CSF. The new strategic program is setting up bio-security
rules and compensation guidance based on provisions of GOR Ordinance
42/2004 and GOR Decision 1415/2004.

The animal health requirements for aquaculture animals and associated
products and for prevention and control of certain diseases in aquatic
animals are regulated by Order 60/2008 issued by the Veterinary
Authority, amending Order 170/2007, and transposing [Commission
Directive
2008/53/CE](http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2008:117:0027:0029:EN:PDF)
(which amends [Council Directive
2006/88/CE](http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2006:328:0014:0056:EN:PDF)).

# Section VII. Other Specific Standards

## Novel foods 

Please see the specific section in [EU 27 FAIRS Report
E48078](http://www.fas.usda.gov/gainfiles/200807/146295146.pdf).

## Dietetic or special use food 

Special nutritional destination food is regulated by provisions of Order
883/2007 issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
The Order is transposing [Commission Directive
2006/82/EC](http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2006:362:0094:0096:EN:PDF)
adapting Directive 91/321/EEC on infant formulae and follow-on formulae
and [Directive
1999/21/EC](http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:1999:091:0029:0036:EN:PDF)
on dietary foods for special medical purposes. For more details on the
EU regime on dietetic and special use food, please read [EU 27 FAIRS
Report E48078](http://www.fas.usda.gov/gainfiles/200807/146295146.pdf).

## Food Supplements

Order 1228/2005 regulating food supplements was amended by Order
972/2007 approved by Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry of Public
Health. According to this regulation, food supplements can be displayed
on the market in any of the forms of tablets covered or uncovered,
capsules, jellies, pastes, candies or bars, juices, liquids, powders, or
other liquid forms, ampoules of liquids, drop dispensing bottles, which
contain nutritional substances for human diet. The amendment brought in
2007 refers to issuing the national proposal list of nutritional and
healthy notes associated to food products intended for human
consumption.

## Organic Food 

The provisions of Order 219/2007 issued by Ministry of Agriculture
providing instructions for producers, processors, and importers of
organic products remains valid. According to this Order, published in
addition to Emergency Ordinance 34/2000 on organic products, all
operators in this field have to register with the Ministry of
Agriculture, through its specialized department.

The commercial operators have to fill-out certain forms and submit them
to Min. of Agriculture before June 1 every year. No inspection and
certification will be granted to un-registered operators. Before
certification, farms must undergo a conversion period during which
organic principles are implemented to reduce non-approved input residues
in the fields. Due to minimal use of fertilizers and pesticides on
Romanian farmland over the past fifteen years, reduced transition
periods are frequently offered to potential producers. While farmers in
EU countries can face transition periods of five or six years, a typical
conversion period in Romania is as low as one or two years.

## Products derived from Biotechnology

The national legislation concerning the biotech products has been in a
limited extent subject to changes during 2007-2008. One significant
development worth to note is Order 98/2008 issued by Ministry of
Environment and Sustainable Development, which draws the organization
and functions of the BioSafety Commission. The Commission is composed of
12 full members and 4 supplementary members named by the head of Central
Public Authority of Environment Protection. The Biosafety Commission has
a consultative scientific role on decisions made by the competent
authority. The Commission has to analyze scientific data and make
assessments of the environmental risks in case of biotech products

# Section VIII. Copyright and/or Trademark Laws

Please see the specific section in [GAIN Report
RO7004](http://www.fas.usda.gov/gainfiles/200708/146292027.pdf).

# Section IX. Import Procedures

The animal and products list which must undergo examination at the
Romanian entry borders is provided by Order 155/2007, which is
transposing [Commission Decision
2007/275/EC](http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2007:116:0009:0033:EN:PDF).
The border points where import, export and transit of vegetal and
related products are permitted are stipulated in Order 340 issued by
Ministry of Agriculture.

## 

## Non-animal origin products

The import and export conditions for products of non-animal origin are
regulated by the Veterinary Order 145/2007. As per this order, the
importer has to provide the border entry point trough the goods will
pass detailed information about the shipment with 24 hours before
arrival. Each shipment has to be accompanied by this notification in
original. Placing on the market of the imported goods will be allowed
upon presenting the authorities with the test results for contaminants,
pesticide residues etc.

Specific import requirements for products coming from third countries,
reflecting the aflatoxin risk contamination, are established by Order
215/2008 issued by Ministry of Agriculture, transposing [Commission
Decision
2006/504/CE](http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2006:199:0021:0032:EN:PDF).
Article 8 of the above mentioned order contains the supplementary
conditions for imports coming from United States of America. The
aflatoxin analysis must be conducted by a USDA certified laboratory or a
laboratory which is under certification process in conformity with EN
ISO/IEC 17025. The Health Certificate which should accompany the
transport is included in the annex of the referred order.

Import of plant protection products from third countries is permitted
based on an authorization certificate, as per Law 22/2008. The
authorization certificate is issued by Phyto-Sanitary Local Offices,
under the supervision of Ministry of Agriculture, on the importer's name
and attests the authorization to import these products into Romania. The
buyer/importer is required to submit a dossier with all the required
documentation in order to obtain the authorization, to announce the
Phyto-Sanitary Office on any modification that may occur after
submitting the documents and to use the authorization certificate just
for its issued purpose.

## 

## Animal origin products

## 

The conditions and the sanitary veterinary procedure for import, export,
and transit of live animals, products and by-products of animal origin
are identical to the ones at EU level.

Import of poultry and incubation eggs from third countries and
intra-community trade are currently regulated by Order 210/2007 issued
by the Veterinary Authority. The order is transposing the [Council
Directive
90/539/CEE](http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CELEX:31990L0539:EN:HTML),
regarding the animal health conditions governing intra-Community trade
and imports from third countries of poultry and hatching eggs, amended
by [Commission Decision
2007/594/CE](http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2007:227:0033:0052:EN:PDF).
For further details on health certificates and import requirements you
can read [EU 27 FAIRS Report
E48078](http://www.fas.usda.gov/gainfiles/200807/146295146.pdf).

# Appendix I. Government Regulatory Agency Contacts

**The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development**

24, Bd. Carol I, sector 3

020921 Bucharest, Romania

Phone: +40 21 3072300 3072345 3078500

Fax: +40 21 3078685

E-mail: comunicare@madr.ro

Web site: [http://www.madr.ro](http://www.madr.ro/)

**The Ministry of Public Health**

1-3, Cristian Popisteanu Str., sector 1, 010024

Bucharest, Romania

Phone: 40 21 3072500 or 40 21 3072600

Fax: 40 21 3141526

Web site: [http://www.ms.ro](http://www.ms.ro/)

**The National Sanitary-Veterinary and for Food Safety Authority**

1B Negustori Street, sector 2

Bucharest, Romania

Phone: 40 21 3157875

Fax: 40 21 3124967

Website: [http://www.ansv.ro](http://www.ansv.ro/)

**The Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development**

12 Libertatii Blvd., Sector 5

Bucharest, Romania

Phone: +40 21 3160215

Fax.: +40 21 3160243

E-mail: mmediu@mmediu.ro

Website: [http://www.mmediu.ro](http://www.mmediu.ro/)

**The National Authority for Consumers Protection**

72 Aviatorilor Blvd., Sector 1,

011865, Bucharest, Romania

Phone: +40 21 3111862

Fax: +40 21 3143461

E-mail: office@anpc.ro

Web site: [www.anpc.ro](http://www.anpc.ro/)

**The National Customs Authority**

13 Matei Millo St.

Sector 1 Bucharest

Phone: +40 21 3155858 3155859

Fax: +40 21 3138251

Web site: [www.customs.ro](http://www.customs.ro/)

**Institute of Food Bioresources**

6 Dinu Vintila St., Sector 2, Bucharest

Phone: 40 21 2109128 40 21 2113639

Fax: 40 21 2109128

# Appendix II. Other Import Specialist Contacts

**Institute for Diagnosis and Animal Health**

63 Dr. Staicovici St., Sector 5, 050557,

Bucharest, Romania**\
**Phone: +40 21 4101299 +40 21 410.13.90**\
**Fax: +40 21 4113394

E-mail: <office@idah.ro>

Web site: [www.idah.ro](http://www.idah.ro/)

**Institute for Public Hygiene and Veterinary Health**

5 Campul Mosilor St., Sector 2, 021201

Bucharest, Romania

Phone: +40 21 2524651

Fax: +40 21 2520061

E-mail: <iispv@iispv.ro>

Web site: [www.iispv.ro](http://www.iispv.ro/)

For further information on this report, please contact the following
office in Bucharest:

Foreign Agricultural Service Bucharest

American Embassy, Romania

7-9 Tudor Arghezi St.

Phone: 40 21 2003356

Fax: 40 21 3165998

E-mail: AgBucharest@fas.usda.gov

Web site:
[http://www.usembassy.ro](http://www.usembassy.ro/Embassy/Agricultural_Section/index.html)