IMPROVEMENT OF THE SYSTEM OF STATE REGULATION OF FOOD ADDITIVES MARKET IN THE REPUBLIC OF BELARUS

Abstract

The article reviews problematic issues of the use of food additives in the food industry in the context of food security. The authors point out the need to improve the regulatory and control system of the use of food additives. Recommendations for improving the system of state regulation of the market of food additives in the Republic of Belarus are developed. It is proposed to create an expert body - the Interdepartmental Council for the Regulation of Circulation of Food Additives performing a number of regulatory functions, which at present lie beyond the competence of existing control bodies. The regulation of the functioning of food additives market at the state level is proposed to be carried out in the following areas: improving the record of statistical data on production, import and use of food additives; addressing technological issues; tightening of control when importing food additives in the country and subsequent use of them; development of existing and creation of new food additives production facilities.