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The Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia plans to submit the draft law on the “Prohibition of Unfair Trading Practices in the Food Supply Chain” to Parliament during the current autumn session.

For years, the Association has been advocating for the need to introduce appropriate legislative regulations that would help establish fair trading practices in the market.

It is particularly important to take into account the specific characteristics of the Georgian market. Unfortunately, 90–95% of food products are imported, meaning that the regulation should cover all actual participants in the food supply chain.

It is essential that all stakeholders involved in the supply chain—including producers, importers/distributors, and retail chains—are actively involved in the process of developing the draft law.

 It is necessary to involve all parties involved in the supply chain - manufacturers, importers/distributors, and retail chains - in the process of developing the draft law.

The introduction of legislative regulation in line with international practice is important for establishing fair trading practices and supporting market development. Such regulation would significantly contribute to the further development of the market and help create a more balanced and transparent business environment.

Lasha Rizhamadze, President of the Georgian Distributors Business Association, on BMG