National Research Foundation
The composition of the National Research Foundation of Ukraine has been expanded from 74 to 94 persons. New criteria of “practical significance” and “social impact” have been added when evaluating scientific projects. The Foundation will also be involved in selecting grants for the President of Ukraine and awards of the Verkhovna Rada for young scientists.
Document Copying Fees
The State Service for Children has approved new tariffs for document copying for information requests. The cost is tied to the subsistence minimum: A4 copy – 0.1%, A3 – 0.2%, documents with restricted access – 0.4%, scanning – 0.05% per page. The first 10 pages are provided free of charge.
Food Product Control
The list of non-animal origin food products subject to enhanced control when imported into Ukraine has been updated. The list covers products from 28 countries, specifying specific hazardous factors (aflatoxins, pesticides, heavy metals) and Ukrainian Foreign Economic Activity Commodity Nomenclature codes for each type of product.
Cinematography Support
The Ministry of Culture has approved new conditions for providing state support for preserving cinematographic heritage. The mechanism for submitting applications through an electronic cabinet, project evaluation criteria, and the procedure for financing film restoration and returning film heritage from abroad have been defined.
Weapons Testing
A new instruction for testing weapons and military equipment for the Armed Forces of Ukraine has been approved. The document thoroughly regulates the procedure for conducting various types of tests, defines the rights of participants, establishes requirements for metrological support, and specifies testing features during a special period.
