Comparative Study on the Present Georgian Dairy Sector Safety and Quality Standards and Regulations
Georgian and comparative regulations study aims at qualitative juxtaposition of regulations governing Georgian dairy industry to those of European Union and the US for the purpose of identification of potential policy proposals for support to increase volume of dairy production in Georgia, as well as its qualitative parameters. Analysis is undertaken in light of relevant institutional reforms still underway in Georgia, as well as within the context of developmental framework set-up by the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (DCFTA) signed with the EU in 2014.
The study also relies on assessment of perceptions of representatives of key players of Georgian dairy industry as to the adequacy, relevance, and enabling capacity of Georgian dairy industry regulations to the ultimate goal of qualitative improvement of Georgian dairy industry. By blending desk research and key informant interview findings, the study develops practical recommendations as to the improvement of Georgian dairy industry regulatory framework. They are presented in the relevant section on recommendations.