Memorandum o razumevanju između Ministarstva poljoprivrede, šumarstva i vodoprivrede Republike Srbije i Generalne uprave carina Narodne Republike Kine o saradnji na uvozu i izvozu prehrambenih proizvoda i bezbednosti hrane

Član 1

(1) Cilj

(2) Potpisivanjem Memoranduma o razumevanju (MOR), Strane su se sporazumele da uspostave mehanizam saradnje u vezi sa garantovanjem bezbednosti prehrambenih proizvoda namenjenih uvozu i izvozu, kako bi promovisali zajedničko razumevanje i poverenje između obe Strane. Odluke i aktivnosti predviđene ovim MOR biće u skladu sa Sporazumom o primeni sanitarnih i fitosanitarnih mera Svetske trgovinske organizacije.

Član 2

(1) Obim saradnje

(2) Strane su saglasne da pregovaraju i sarađuju u oblasti procedura vezanih za kontrolu prehrambenih proizvoda i karantin, predviđenih ovim MOR, u skladu sa pravima i obavezama Strana.

(3) Ovo uključuje, ali nije ograničeno na:

(4) 1. Izradu relevantnih protokola o kontrolama i zahtevima za karantin;

(5) 2. Održavanje bilateralnih sastanaka;

(6) 3. Razmenu stručnog osoblja i tehničku razmenu;

(7) 4. Komunikaciju i konsultacije u vezi sa zahtevima za uvoz i izvoz prehrambenih proizvoda;

(8) 5. Komunikaciju i konsultacije u vezi sa procesom obaveštavanja o nestandardnim ili neusaglašenim proizvodima;

(9) 6. Svaku drugu saradnju sa kojom se Strane saglase.

Član 3

(1) Informacije i obaveštenja

(2) 1. Strane su saglasne da se međusobno informišu o zakonima, propisima i standardima; procedurama za sprovođenje kontrole i karantina, metodologijama i tehnikama za uvoz i izvoz prehrambenih proizvoda;

(3) 2. Strane su saglasne da razmenjuju opšte informacije o karantinski štetnim organizmima bilja i bolestima životinja i ostacima hemijski opasnih supstanci koje izazivaju zabrinutost;

(4) 3. Pre usvajanja novih propisa i standarda koji bi mogli da potencijalno utiču na trgovinu i garantovanje bezbednosti između Strana, Strana koja vrši promene će o tome unapred obavestiti drugu Stranu. Strana koja vrši promene može drugoj Strani omogućiti razuman prelazni period, po zahtevu.

Član 4

(1) Bilateralni sastanak

(2) Bilateralni sastanci u vezi sa garancijama za bezbednost prehrambenih proizvoda namenjenih uvozu i izvozu biće organizovani između Strana prema potrebi, na osnovu međusobnog dogovora.

Član 5

(1) Razmena stručnog osoblja i saradnja

(2) Strane su saglasne da razmenjuju stručno osoblje i ostvaruju saradnju. Relevantne nadležne službe Strana će vršiti razmenu i ostvarivati saradnju u pogledu mera koje se odnose na kontrolu, karantin i nadzor uvoza i izvoza prehrambenih proizvoda i laboratorijskih metoda ispitivanja.

(3) Radi lakšeg obavljanja odgovarajućih priprema Strana, dogovori za posete će se postići što je moguće pre, i druga Strana će o tome biti unapred obaveštena.

Član 6

(1) Proces obaveštavanja

(2) Strane su saglasne da će obaveštavati jedna drugu o svakom problemu u vezi sa prehrambenim proizvodima koji ne ispunjavaju propisane standarde, a koji budu uočeni tokom bilateralne razmene:

(3) 1. Strana zemlje uvoznika obavestiće Stranu zemlje izvoznika o uočenim problemima u vezi sa bezbednošću prehrambenih proizvoda koji se uvoze, preko imenovanih osoba za kontakt. Obaveštenje o neusaglašenim prehrambenim proizvodima koji se izvoze u Narodnu Republiku Kinu može se naći na web stranici http://www.customs.gov.cri/customs/jyjy/jckspaq/fxyj/index.html. Informacija treba da sadrži naziv proizvođača, kategoriju, količinu i težinu proizvoda i druge informacije koje zahteva Strana zemlje izvoznika.

(4) 2. Nakon što primi obaveštenje, Strana zemlje izvoznika će sprovesti istragu i u skladu sa dobijenim obaveštenjem obezbediće sprovođenje korektivnih mera, te će blagovremeno dati povratnu informaciju o rezultatima istrage i korektivnim merama koje je sprovela ta Strana.

Član 7

(1) Kontakt tačke

(2) 1. Kontakt tačka za Republiku Srbiju:

(3) Za proizvode životinjskog porekla:

(4) Uprava za veterinu, MPŠV,

(5) Tel/faks: +38111/2602-320

(6) e-mail: vetuprava@minpolj.gov.rs,

(7) Za proizvode biljnog porekla:

(8) Uprava za zaštitu bilja, MPŠV,

(9) Tel/faks: +38111/311-77-29;

(10) e-mail: upravabilje@minpolj.gov.rs,

(11) 2. Kontakt tačka za Narodnu Republiku Kinu:

(12) Biro za bezbednost hrane namenjene uvozu i izvozu „GAC“-a

(13) Tel: 0086-10-65195693, E-mail: mengxj@customs.gov.cn,

(14) Fax: 0086-10-65194715.

Član 8

(1) Finansijska sredstva

(2) Svaka strana je saglasna da snosi svoje troškove vezane za učešće u zajedničkim aktivnostima predviđenih ovim MOR.

Član 9

(1) Zakoni

(2) Ovaj MOR je potpisan kako bi se unapredila i ojačala saradnja između stručnih službi Strana. Potpisnici potvrđuju i saglasni su da ovaj MOR ne proizvodi pravno dejstvo, niti je pravno obavezujući, uključujući bilo koje pravo pred nadležnim organima ili trećim stranama, i prema međunarodnom pravu ne predstavlja sporazum.

Član 10

(1) Rešavanje sporova

(2) Svaki spor između Strana koji proistekne iz tumačenja ili primene ovog MOR rešavaće se zajednički, putem konsultacija.

(3) Konsultacije će se održati na zahtev jedne od Strana.

Član 11

(1) Izmene i dopune

(2) Izmene i dopune ovog MOR moguće su uz obostranu saglasnost Strana.

Član 12

(1) Stupanje na snagu, važenje i otkaz

(2) Ovaj MOR stupa na snagu danom potpisivanja i važi 5 (pet) godina. Ovaj MOR može biti automatski produžen za još 5 (pet) godina, sve dok jedna od strana ne obavesti drugu stranu, u pisanoj formi, diplomatskim putem, o svojoj nameri da raskine ovaj MOR, 6 (šest) meseci pre njegovog isteka.

(3) Raskid ovog MOR neće uticati na tekuće aktivnosti predviđene ovim MOR.

(4) Stupanjem na snagu ovog MOR prestaje da važi Memorandum o razumevanju između Ministarstva poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine Republike Srbije i Generalne uprave za kontrolu kvaliteta, inspekciju i karantin Narodne Republike Kine o saradnji u oblasti davanja garancija za bezbednost prehrambenih proizvoda namenjenih za uvoz i izvoz, sačinjen u Beogradu, 24. aprila 2017. godine.

(5) Sačinjeno u Beogradu, dana 17. juna 2019. godine, u dva primerka, svaki na srpskom, kineskom i engleskom jeziku, pri čemu su svi tekstovi jednako verodostojni. U slučaju različitog tumačenja, merodavan će biti tekst na engleskom jeziku.

(6) Za

(7) Ministarstvo poljoprivrede, šumarstva i vodoprivrede

(8) Republike Srbije

(9) Branislav Nedimović, s.r.

(10) ministar poljoprivrede, šumarstva i vodoprivrede

(11) Za

(12) Generalnu upravu carina

(13) Narodne Republike Kine

(14) Žang Jiven, s.r.

(15) zamenik minista Generalne uprave carine

(16) Narodne Republike Kine

(17) MEMORANDUM

(18) OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND WATER MANAGEMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SERBIA AND GENERAL ADMINISTRATION OF CUSTOMS OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA ON COOPERATION ON IMPORT AND EXPORT OF FOOD PRODUCTS AND FOOD SAFETY

(19) Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management of the Republic of Serbia (hereinafter referred to as “MAFWM’) and General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (hereinafter referred to as “GACC”) (hereinafter referred to as “both parties”) pursuant to the prevailing laws and regulations of their respective countries have agreed to strengthen the bilateral cooperation and communication in the area of safety assurance related to import and export of food products intended to protect public, animal and plant health, and to facilitate the smooth development of bilateral trade.

(20) The parties have reached the following understanding after close and co-operative consultation:

(21) Article 1

(22) Purpose

(23) By signing the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), both parties agree to establish a cooperation mechanism on safety assurance on import and export of food products to promote mutual understanding and trust between the parties. The decisions and activities under this MOU shall comply with the WTO Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures.

(24) Article 2

(25) Scope of Cooperation

(26) Both parties agree to negotiate and cooperate on inspection and quarantine procedures of food products covered by this MOU, according to the rights and obligations of the parties.

(27) This include, but is not limited to:

(28) 1. Development of relevant protocols of inspection and quarantine requirements;

(29) 2. Hold bilateral meetings;

(30) 3. Conduct personnel and technical exchange;

(31) 4. Communicate and consult on the requirements of import and export of food products;

(32) 5. Communicate and consult on process for notification of substandard or non-compliance products;

(33) 6. Other cooperation that both parties agree to conduct.

(34) Article 3

(35) Information and Notification

(36) 1. The parties agree to inform each other of the laws, regulations and standards; inspection and quarantine procedures, methodologies and techniques for the import and export of food products.

(37) 2. The parties agree to exchange general information about plant quarantine pests and animal diseases and chemical residues of hazardous substances of concern.

(38) 3. Before adopting new regulations and standards which may have a potential impact on trade and safety assurances between both parties, the adopting party will notify the other party in advance. Upon request, the adopting party may give the latter a reasonable transitional period.

(39) Article 4

(40) Bilateral Meeting

(41) As appropriate, bilateral meetings regarding import and export of food products and food safety shall be organized between the parties based on mutual agreement.

(42) Article 5

(43) Personnel Exchanges and Cooperation

(44) The parties agree to conduct personnel exchanges and cooperation. The relevant competent authorities of both parties shall carry out exchange and cooperation of measures related to inspection, quarantine and supervision on import and export of food products, and laboratory testing methods.

(45) For the convenience of both parties making relevant preparations, arrangements for visits shall be made as soon as possible and the other party shall be informed in advance.

(46) Article 6

(47) Process for Notification

(48) Both parties agree to notify any problems relating to substandard food products identified during bilateral trade:

(49) 1. On identification of food safety problems relating to the import of food products, the importing party shall notify the exporting party through designated focal points. Notification about non-compliance food products exported to China can be found at the website of http://www.customs.gov.cri/customs/jyjy/jckspaq/fxyj/index.html.

(50) The notification shall include the name of establishments concerned, product category, quantity and weight and other information required from the exporting party.

(51) 2. The exporting party shall conduct investigations after receiving the notification and ensure that corrective measures are carried out accordingly, and provide feedback, in a timely manner, the investigation results and corrective measures carried out by the party concerned.

(52) Article 7

(53) Contact Points

(54) 1. The Contact Point of the Republic of Serbia are:

(55) For products of animal origin:

(56) Veterinary Directorate of MAFWM

(57) Tel/Fax: +381 11 2602 320,

(58) E-mail: vetuprava@minpolj.gov.rs,

(59) For products of plant origin:

(60) Plant Protection Directorate of MAFWM

(61) Tel/Fax: +38111 311-77-29,

(62) E-mail: upravabilje@minpolj.gov.rs

(63) 2. The Contact Point of the People’s Republic of China is:

(64) The Import and Export Food Safety Bureau of GACC

(65) Tel: 0086-10-65195693,

(66) Fax: 0086-10-65194715

(67) E-mail: mengxj@customs.gov.cn

(68) Article 8

(69) Funding

(70) Each party agrees to pay its own expenses associated with this MOU and its participation in cooperative activities.

(71) Article 9

(72) Laws

(73) This MOU is signed in order to develop and strengthen inter-agency cooperation between the parties. Signatory authorities acknowledge and agree that this MOU does not create any rights or impose any legally binding ties, including any rights to the authorities or third parties, and does not constitute an agreement under international law.

(74) Article 10

(75) Dispute Settlement

(76) Any dispute between the parties regarding the interpretation and application of this MOU will be solved co-operatively through consultation, should it arise.

(77) Consultations shall take place upon request by a party.

(78) Article 11

(79) Amendment

(80) This MOU may be amended subject to agreement between the parties.

(81) Article 12

(82) Entry into Force, Duration and Termination

(83) The MOU will enter into effect on the day of signing and remain effective for 5 (five) years. This MOU may be automatically extended for another 5 (five) years, unless one party notifies the other party in written form through the relevant diplomatic channel of its intention to terminate this MOU within 6 (six) months prior to the expiration of this MOU.

(84) The termination of the MOU will not affect the ongoing cooperation activities under this MOU.

(85) As of entry into force of this MOU, the Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Agriculture and Environmental Protection of the Republic of Serbia and the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People’s Republic of China on Cooperation of Safety Assurance in Import and Export of Food Products, signed in Belgrade, on 24 April 2017, shall cease to be valid.

(86) Done in duplicate at Belgrade on 17 june 2019. in Serbian, Chinese, and English languages. All three texts are equally authentic. In case of divergence in interpreertation, the English text shall prevail.

(87) ___________________________

(88) For

(89) Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry

(90) and Water Management of the

(91) Republic of Serbia

(92) ___________________________

(93) For

(94) General Administration of Customs of

(95) the People’s Republic of China