DSTU (ДСТУ — Derzhavnyi Standart Ukrainy) are Ukrainian national standards that establish mandatory and recommended requirements for food products, raw materials, testing methods, packaging, labeling, and storage. For food manufacturers operating in Ukraine or exporting Ukrainian food products, having access to the relevant DSTU documents is essential for regulatory compliance and quality management.
Why buy official DSTU standards?
While summaries and excerpts of DSTU standards can be found online (including on this site), the official full-text documents contain the complete set of requirements — including detailed test methods, tables of physicochemical limits, microbiological criteria, packaging specifications, and annexes that are often omitted from summaries. Using outdated or incomplete versions can lead to non-compliance during audits, incorrect product labeling, or failed certification.
Where to obtain official DSTU
Official certified copies of DSTU standards can be purchased from regional offices of the Ukrainian national standardization body (formerly Derzhstandart, now the National Standardization Body of Ukraine — UkrNDNC). Standards can also be ordered online through the official UkrNDNC website or through authorized distributors.
Key food industry DSTU standards
Some of the most important DSTU standards for food technologists include:
- DSTU 3924-2000 Chocolate
- DSTU 4497:2005 Natural Honey
- DSTU 4582:2006 Bread and Bakery Products
- DSTU 46.004-99 Wheat Flour
- DSTU 4623-2006 White Sugar
- DSTU 4733-2007 Ice Cream
- DSTU-P 4585:2006 Enriched Bakery Products
- DSTU 2900:2006 Food Concentrates
Browse all available DSTU summaries in the articles below.