A presentation of a roadmap outlining the key steps for integrating Ukraine’s dairy industry into the European Union’s common market took place in Kyiv. The document details the necessary stages for harmonizing national legislation and standards in accordance with European requirements.
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Harmonization of Standards and New Opportunities for Producers
The roadmap covers the adaptation of veterinary and phytosanitary requirements, as well as food safety standards applicable in the EU. The implementation of these changes is intended to prepare the Ukrainian dairy sector for full integration into the European market and enhance the competitiveness of Ukrainian producers’ products.
During the presentation, Deputy Minister of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture Taras Vysotsky emphasized that the document has already been synchronized with the National Plan for Adapting Legislation to EU Law and the technical benchmarks of the European Union.
“The roadmap is already a practical tool for the entire industry. It contains clear timelines, a list of regulatory changes, and directions for implementation. Today, most Ukrainian milk and dairy product producers can potentially be part of the EU production chains – both in terms of raw material quality and finished product quality,” noted Vysotsky.
Coordination and Support for the Industry
The implementation of the roadmap requires ongoing cooperation between the government, business, and relevant associations. The document was developed by the committee of the Union of Dairy Enterprises of Ukraine for Eurointegration in partnership with the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine. The project was supported by the Swiss-Ukrainian QFTP program, the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Ukraine, and Prospex International.
It is worth noting that Ukraine is currently actively implementing the Raw Milk Control Program (RMCP) based on the software “Dairy Module.” As of the beginning of this year, nearly 1,300 farms from 23 regions have joined it, indicating the scaling up of quality control for dairy raw materials at the national level.