Architects Obliged to Design Only Energy-Efficient Housing
Architects Obliged to Design Only Energy-Efficient Housing

According to the Ministry of Regional Development, there is a project of a new State Building Standards В.2.2-Х:201Х named “Residential houses. Basic provisions” proposing to introduce a rule regarding the design of the residential buildings with energy efficiency not below “C” Level. It will permit…

New Food Labeling Rules Will Come into Force Within Six Months
New Food Labeling Rules Will Come into Force Within Six Months

Food Labeling: the information on food packaging will soon become more legible and informative. The consumers will receive all the necessary information if the products contain allergens and gluten. The relevant Law “On Consumer Information on Food Products” is enacted on August 6, 2019 (6…

It is supposed to be five days off in a row at Easter
It is supposed to be five days off in a row at Easter

The Government recommends managers of enterprises (except for the Pension Fund, Ukrposhta, the State Treasury and banking institutions) to reschedule working days in 2019 as follows for employees having a five-day working week with two days off on Saturday and Sunday: (а) Tuesday, April 30…

The powers of the Tax and Customs services are differentiated
The powers of the Tax and Customs services are differentiated

On March 6, the Government approved the Regulation of the State Tax and State Customs Services. The Regulation approved governs the procedure for the activities of the State Tax and State Customs Services, determines their legal status, main tasks, rights and obligations of employees related…

The Strategy of the State Environmental Policy up to 2030 Adopted
The Strategy of the State Environmental Policy up to 2030 Adopted

The Verkhovna Rada has defined the Basic Principles (Strategy) of the State Environmental Policy of Ukraine for the period up to 2030. The corresponding Law (draft No. 8328) was adopted on February 28. The Law revises the main strategic objectives of the state environmental policy,…