{"id":14901,"date":"2026-01-31T09:05:45","date_gmt":"2026-01-31T07:05:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lexcovery.com\/2026\/01\/review-of-ukrainian-legislation-for-31-01-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-01-31T09:05:45","modified_gmt":"2026-01-31T07:05:45","slug":"review-of-ukrainian-legislation-for-31-01-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lexcovery.com\/en\/2026\/01\/review-of-ukrainian-legislation-for-31-01-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Review of Ukrainian legislation for 31\/01\/2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!DOCTYPE html><\/p>\n<p><head><br \/>\n<title>Digest of Legislative Acts<\/title><br \/>\n<\/head><\/p>\n<h5>Digest of Legislative Acts<\/h5>\n<h3>Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Regarding the List of Construction Works<\/h3>\n<p>This resolution expands the list of organizations that can perform certain construction works without obtaining additional permits and putting the object into operation. The State Special Transport Service has been added to the existing Armed Forces. This means that construction works performed by these organizations fall under a simplified procedure.<\/p>\n<h3>Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Regarding the Audit of ARMA<\/h3>\n<p>The order approves the composition of the Commission for conducting an independent external audit of the effectiveness of ARMA&#8217;s activities. The Commission includes foreign experts from the Netherlands, Romania, Great Britain, and Poland. The composition of the Commission is key to ensuring an independent and objective assessment of ARMA&#8217;s activities.<\/p>\n<h3>Act on the Termination of Unit Investment Funds<\/h3>\n<p>The Act amends the procedure for terminating unit investment funds in Ukraine. The new version of the provision regulates in more detail the procedure for the actions of the liquidation commission and authorized persons, as well as the list of documents required to be submitted to the National Securities and Stock Market Commission. Cases when the liquidation of the fund is mandatory are clearly defined, for example, a decrease in the value of assets below the minimum level.<\/p>\n<h3>Order of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine Regarding the Study of the Migration of Components<\/h3>\n<p>The order amends the previous order of the Ministry of Health, which regulates the rules for studying the migration of components from plastic materials that come into contact with food products. The changes concern clarifications in the wording, corrections of grammatical and technical inaccuracies in the text of the rules and appendices to them. It is important to pay attention to the changes in the appendix to the Rules, which contain clarifications regarding the model environments used to study migration.<\/p>\n<h3>Order of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine Regarding Special Requirements for Sampling<\/h3>\n<p>The order introduces technical corrections to the Special Requirements for Sampling and Methods of Laboratory Research of Materials and Items that Come into Contact with Food Products. The changes concern clarifying the wording, replacing inaccurate references with correct ones, and correcting typographical errors. It is necessary to take into account when applying the Special Requirements for Sampling and Methods of Laboratory Research of Materials and Items.<\/p>\n<h3>Law of Ukraine &#8220;On Academic Integrity&#8221;<\/h3>\n<p>The law defines the legal and organizational principles for ensuring academic integrity in the field of education and science. It is aimed at preventing and detecting academic plagiarism, fabrication, falsification and other violations of academic integrity. The law establishes liability for violations of academic integrity and defines mechanisms for ensuring its observance.<\/p>\n<h3>Order of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine Regarding Model Environments<\/h3>\n<p>The order approves the rules and list of model environments for studying the migration of substances from plastic materials that come into contact with food products. Clear requirements have been established for conducting research on the migration of components of plastic materials that come into contact with food products. The list of model environments that must be used for different types of food products has been determined.<\/p>\n<h3>Order of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine Regarding Requirements for Sampling<\/h3>\n<p>The order approves special requirements for sampling and methods of laboratory research for materials and items that come into contact with food products. The requirements apply to plastic materials and items of various types, including single-layer, multi-layer, coated, as well as plastic layers in multi-layer materials. Requirements for the conditions of conducting laboratory tests, in particular, the choice of model environments, temperature and contact time, which must correspond to the worst predicted conditions of use of the material.<\/p>\n<h3>Order of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine Regarding the Admission of Citizens to the Territorial Centers of Recruitment and Social Support<\/h3>\n<p>The order defines the procedure for organizing the reception of citizens in the territorial centers of recruitment and social support (TCC and SP) using an electronic queue system. Citizens can register in the electronic queue online, through a terminal in the TCC and SP, or by contacting an authorized employee. Persons with disabilities have the right to be admitted out of turn, provided they present the relevant document.<\/p>\n<h3>Law of Ukraine &#8220;On Mandatory State Social Insurance&#8221;<\/h3>\n<p>The law introduces changes to the procedure for issuing, extending and controlling the validity of issuing sick leave certificates. Doctors bear financial responsibility for unreasonable medical opinions, which may lead to compensation for insurance payments. The law emphasizes the priority of the electronic format of sick leave certificates, which should simplify the procedure for their receipt and processing.<\/p>\n<h3>Law of Ukraine &#8220;On Amendments to the Civil Code of Ukraine&#8221;<\/h3>\n<p>The law introduces amendments to the Civil Code of Ukraine, clarifying issues related to intellectual property rights. In particular, it is important to take into account that the property rights to a work created under an employment contract are transferred to the employer in full, unless otherwise provided by the contract or the law. The law determines who owns the personal non-property and property rights to such objects.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Review of each of legal acts published today:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>### **On the accounting price of banking metals**<\/p>\n<p>This announcement by the National Bank of Ukraine establishes the accounting prices for banking metals such as gold, silver, platinum, and palladium for a specific date \u2013 January 30, 2026. These prices are listed per troy ounce of each metal and are used for accounting purposes. It is important to note that the NBU is not obligated to buy or sell these metals at the stated prices.<\/p>\n<p>The structure of the announcement is simple: a table with codes (numerical and alphabetical), the number of troy ounces, the name of the banking metal, and, in fact, the accounting price.<\/p>\n<p>The most important thing to understand is that these accounting prices are indicative and are not binding for the purchase and sale of banking metals by the National Bank.<\/p>\n<p>### **On the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies**<\/p>\n<p>This document is an official notification from the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) establishing the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDRs (Special Drawing Rights) for a specific date \u2013 January 30, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The structure of the document is simple: it is a list of currencies, each of which has a numerical and alphabetical code, the number of currency units, the name, and the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against it. It is important that these rates are used for accounting, NBU transactions with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine, and in other cases provided by law.<\/p>\n<p>The key provision is that the NBU does not undertake to buy or sell these currencies at the specified rates. This means that the official rate is a guideline but does not guarantee the possibility of transactions at this rate in the foreign exchange market.<\/p>\n<p>### **On Amending Paragraph 21 of the List of Construction Works That Do Not Require Documents Entitling to Their Execution, and After Which the Object Is Not Subject to Acceptance for Operation**<\/p>\n<p>This resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine amends the list of construction works that do not require permits and do not require commissioning of the facility after completion.<\/p>\n<p>**Structure:** The<br \/>\n**Structure and Main Provisions:**<br \/>\nThe resolution amends paragraph 21 of the list of construction works, approved by CMU resolution No. 406 of June 7, 2017. The change consists of expanding the list of organizations for which certain construction works do not require permits and commissioning of the object.<\/p>\n<p>**Main Provisions and Importance:**<br \/>\nThe changes concern additions to the list of organizations that have the right to carry out certain construction works without the need to obtain additional documents and commissioning of the object. The State Special Transport Service has been added to the already existing Armed Forces. This means that construction works performed by these organizations fall under a simplified procedure.<\/p>\n<p>[Link to resolution: https:\/\/zakon.rada.gov.ua\/go\/71-2026-%D1%80]<br \/>\n**About the Approval of the Composition of the Commission for Conducting an Independent External Evaluation (Audit) of the Effectiveness of the National Agency for Detection, Tracing and Management of Assets Derived from Corruption and Other Crimes**<\/p>\n<p>Good day! I will explain the essence of the order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine regarding the ARMA audit.<\/p>\n<p>1. **Essence of the order:** This document approves the composition of the Commission, which will conduct an independent external audit of the effectiveness of the National Agency for Detection, Tracing and Management of Assets Derived from Corruption and Other Crimes (ARMA).<\/p>\n<p>2. **Structure and main provisions:**<br \/>\n    * The order consists of two parts: the main part, which refers to the Law of Ukraine &#8220;On the National Agency of Ukraine for Detection, Tracing and Management of Assets Derived from Corruption and Other Crimes&#8221;, and an annex containing a list of members of the Commission.<br \/>\n    * The Commission includes foreign experts from the Netherlands, Romania, Great Britain and Poland, who have experience in the fields of criminal law, anti-corruption, return and asset management.<br \/>\n    * A candidate is also provided to replace one of the members of the Commission in the event of early termination of his powers.<\/p>\n<p>3. **Key points for use:**<br \/>\n    * The composition of the Commission is key to ensuring an independent and objective assessment of ARMA&#8217;s activities.<br \/>\n    * The involvement of foreign experts with different<br \/>\nexperience will contribute to a comprehensive analysis of the Agency&#8217;s performance.<br \/>\n    * The availability of a replacement candidate ensures the continuity of the Commission&#8217;s work in the event of unforeseen circumstances.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zakon.rada.gov.ua\/go\/z0099-26\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>On Amendments to the Decision of the National Securities and Stock Market Commission of November 19, 2013 No. 2605<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Good day! Here is a brief overview of the provided act:<\/p>\n<p>1. **Essence of the law:** This act amends the procedure for the termination of unit investment funds (UIFs) in Ukraine. It defines the procedures required for the liquidation of the fund, including settlements with participants, cancellation of the registration of the issue of investment certificates, and exclusion of information about the fund from state registers. The act aims to improve legislation in the field of joint investment.<\/p>\n<p>2. **Structure and main provisions:**<br \/>\n    * The act amends the decision of the National Securities and Stock Market Commission (NSSMC) No. 2605 of November 19, 2013, approving the new version of the Regulation on the procedure for the termination of a unit investment fund.<br \/>\n    * The Regulation defines the terms and procedures for the liquidation of the fund, including the adoption of a decision on liquidation, the formation of a liquidation commission, the procedure for settlements with fund participants, and the submission of documents to the NSSMC for cancellation of registration and exclusion from registers.<br \/>\n    * The new version of the regulation more specifically regulates the procedure for the actions of the liquidation commission and authorized persons, as well as the list of documents required for submission to the NSSMC.<\/p>\n<p>3. **Key provisions for use:**<br \/>\n    * **Mandatory grounds for liquidation:** Clearly defines the cases when the liquidation of the fund is mandatory (for example, a decrease in the value of assets below the minimum level).<br \/>\n    * **Procedure for settlements with participants:** Details the procedure for settlements with fund participants, including the possibility of making settlements not only with funds but also with other assets of the fund with the consent of all participants.<br \/>\n    * **Procedure for submitting documents to the NSSMC:** Establishes a clear list of documents required for canceling the registration of the issue of investment certificates and excluding information about the fund from the registers, as well as the procedure for their submission and<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Digest of Legislative Acts Digest of Legislative Acts Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Regarding the List of Construction Works This resolution expands the list of organizations that can perform certain construction works without obtaining additional permits and putting the object into operation. 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