In 2009, the level of harmonization of Belarusian standards with European standards was 80%

April 2, Vitebsk / Diana Kurilo - BELTA /. The level of harmonization of Belarusian standards with European ones in 2009 was 80%, said Chairman of the State Committee for Standardization of Belarus Valery Koreshkov today at the award ceremony for enterprises of the Vitebsk region - laureates of quality competitions, BELTA correspondent reports. The highest level of regulatory documents has been harmonized in the construction sector. Of the 679 standards approved in 2009 in construction and building materials, 94% comply with European requirements. Standards in the mechanical engineering sector have reached the same level. In agricultural production and food production, out of 57 standards adopted last year, 36 comply with European norms. Valery Koreshkov noted that the State Committee for Standardization is participating in a European Commission technical assistance project that defines joint areas of activity related to the safety of dairy products, fish, and bottled water. 45 types of products from 30 enterprises of the Vitebsk region became laureates of the "Best Goods of the Republic of Belarus 2009" competition, including the Vitebsk Distillery, Glubokoye Meat Processing Plant, Vitebsk Broiler Poultry Farm, Postavy Dairy Plant, Lepel Dairy and Canning Plant, industrial enterprises "Marko", "KIM", "Vitebskiye Kovry", "Belvest". 13 types of products from 10 enterprises of the region were recognized as laureates of the "Best Goods of the Republic of Belarus in the Russian Federation Market 2009" competition. Among them are Postavy Dairy Plant, Glubokoye Dairy and Canning Plant, "Vitba" Confectionery Plant, "OrshaStroyMaterialy".-0-