Cabinet of Ministers Regulations No. 597 Riga, 18 July 2006 (pr. No 38 25) procedures to assess conformity of the new food classification and quality requirements Issued under the food surveillance law article 4, fourth paragraph 1. determines the order in which to assess new food and its components (hereinafter-the new food) compliance with the requirements for the classification and quality according to the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 1997, Regulation No 258/97 on novel foods and novel food ingredients (hereinafter Regulation No 258/97). 2. food and veterinary service of Regulation No 258/97, article referred to in paragraph 3 of the initial assessment of the new food in the responsibility of the competent authority. 3. to operate the new food, which is not recognised in the European Union, in the person of Regulation No 258/974. Article 1 shall be submitted by the food and veterinary service of the application to the new food distribution authorization, but a copy of the application shall be submitted to the European Commission. The food and veterinary service sent a copy of the application to the Ministry of Agriculture. 4. food and veterinary service prepares the initial assessment reports under Regulation No 258/976. paragraph 3 of article, send a report to the European Commission and shall inform the Ministry of agriculture. 5. food and veterinary service of Regulation No 258/976. paragraph 4 dealt to other European Union Member States ' competent authorities prepare for the initial assessment reports for the authorisation of new food distribution market. 6. food and veterinary service shall prepare and maintain the European Union recognized the new grocery list. 7. Costs associated with the evaluation of the new food, the initial assessment report from the European Commission and of Regulation No 258/976. paragraph 4 of the procedures laid down in the initial assessment report received in the review of laws and regulations have been laid down for the recovery of costs and expenses for the authorisation of new food distribution market. Prime Minister Minister for Agriculture (A). Halloween-the Interior Minister Or a Jaundžeikar.