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# Name Description Measure Type Agency Comments Legal Document Validity To Measure Class
1 Transport and storage requirement - Pesticide The pesticide storage and transport shall be complied with the certain condition of Agriculture Department, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry TBT Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry For safety of people, animals, and environment. Decree on Pesticide Management No.258/GoL, dated 24 August 2017 9999-12-31 Good
2 Labelling requirement for import and export - Pesticide To import pesticide, it requires to affix labels on the pesticide container in Lao and/or English language as defined by Agriculture Department, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry TBT Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry To know how to use pesticide correctly. Decree on Pesticide Management No.258/GoL, dated 24 August 2017 9999-12-31 Good
3 Registration requirement - Cassava Planting Material To import cassava planting material, it is necessary to register with Agriculture Department, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry Registration Requirement Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry For the protection of the environment and human health Instruction on Phytosanitary Measure for Importing Cassava Planting Material from Foreign Country No. 1085/DOA 9999-12-31 Good
4 Requirement to obtain Import Permit - Cassava Planting Material the import of cassava planting materials must be permitted by the provincial/capital department of agriculture and forestry Permit Requirement Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry For the protection of the environment and human health Instruction on Phytosanitary Measure for Importing Cassava Planting Material from Foreign Country No. 1085/DOA 9999-12-31 Good
5 Inspection requirement - Cassava Planting Material The imported cassava planting material shall be inspected by plant protection officer Inspection Requirement Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry For the protection of the environment and human health Technicality Instruction of Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry on the prevention measure and eradicate of pest in cassava No. 0879/MAF, date 22 July 20211 9999-12-31 Good
6 Requirement to obtain Import Permit - Rubber young tree and varieties To import rubber young tree and varieties, it is necessary to obtain an import permit from the provincial/capital department of agriculture and forestry Permit Requirement Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry To set out measures and monitor pest infection while importing Notification on Import Inspection and Monitoring of Young Plant and Rubber Seed no. 0131/DOA.07 9999-12-31 Good
7 Requirement to obtain Phytosanitary Certificate from original country for Import of Plant, Plant Products and Controlled Items All imports of plants must be accompanied by phytosanitary certificates issued by the country of origin and and such phytosanitatary certificate must be presented at the border checkpoint. SPS Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry To ensure the implementation of import plan procedure in order to prevent pest and for the protection of the environment and human health. Law on Plant Protection and Quarantine (Amended) No. 13/NA, dated 15 November 2016 9999-12-31 Good
8 Specified Ports of Customs - Import of Plant, Plant Products and Controlled Items Such products must be imported through ports of customs as specified by the ministry of agriculture and forestry General Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry For the protection of the environment and human health Law on Plant Protection and Quarantine (Amended) No. 13/NA, dated 15 November 2016 9999-12-31 Good
9 Inspection Requirement - Imports of Plant, Plant Products and Controlled Items All imports of plants shall be subject to inspection by a Plant Protection Officer at the border checkpoint. Inspection Requirement Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry To ensure that import plants comply with the provision on SPS while import. The time to use for this measure will denpend on the kind of import goods Law on Plant Protection and Quarantine (Amended) No. 13/NA, dated 15 November 2016 9999-12-31 Good
10 Requirement to obtain Phytosanitary Certificate from Exporting Country - Cassava Planting Material In order to import cassava Planting Material, a trader must obtain a phytosanitary certificate from the exporting country and present it to plan protection officials at the borders SPS Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry To prevent infestation of pest in planting material and widely spreading out within the country. Instruction on Phytosanitary Measure for Importing Cassava Planting Material from Foreign Country No. 1085/DOA 9999-12-31 Good
11 Requirement to obtain Phytosanitary Certificate from Exporting Country - Young Plant and Rubber Seed In order to apply for an import permit for young plant and rubber seed, a importer must obtain a phytosanitary certificate from the exporting country and present it to the officers at the boarder SPS Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry For the protection of the environment and human health Notification on Import Inspection and Monitoring of Young Plant and Rubber Seed no. 0131/DOA.07 9999-12-31 Good
12 Requirement to obtain import permit - Fertilizer To import fertilizer, trader must obtain a permit from Provincial/capital Departments of Agriculture and Forestry. Permit Requirement Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry For the protection of the environment and human health Decision of Minister on Fertilizer Management in Lao PDR No. 2169/MAF, dated 24 October 2013. 9999-12-31 Good
13 Labelling requirement - Fertilizer To import fertilizer, it must be labelled in Lao language with indicated details and information. TBT Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry For the protection of environment and human's health Decision of Minister on Fertilizer Management in Lao PDR No. 2169/MAF, dated 24 October 2013. 9999-12-31 Good
14 Packaging Requirement - Fertilizer Imported fertilizer must be packed into specific types of containers. TBT Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry For the protection of environment and human's health. Decision of Minister on Fertilizer Management in Lao PDR No. 2169/MAF, dated 24 October 2013. 9999-12-31 Good
15 Inspection Requirement For Import- Fertilizer Importing fertiliser must be inspected by plant protection officer at the border check point. Inspection Requirement Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry To ensure people have quality inputs and comply with specified standards and regulation in order for enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of production. Decision of Minister on Fertilizer Management in Lao PDR No. 2169/MAF, dated 24 October 2013. 9999-12-31 Good
16 Import License Requirement - Imports of Plant, Plant Products, and Controlled Items Such imports must be authorized by the department of agriculture, ministry of agriculture and forestry Permit Requirement Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry To conduct pest risk analysis in order for environmental protection and human's health Law on Plant Protection and Quarantine (Amended) No. 13/NA, dated 15 November 2016 9999-12-31 Good
17 Requirement to obtain export permit - Fertilizer To export fertilizer, it is necessary obtain a permit from Department of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. Permit Requirement Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry For the protection of the environment and human health Decision of Minister on Fertilizer Management in Lao PDR No. 2169/MAF, dated 24 October 2013. 9999-12-31 Good
18 Fee - Import License of Fertilizer Fee - Import License of Fertilizer is 25.000 kip/time Duty/Tax Payable Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry For administrative revenue collection of state The President of Lao PDR’s Decree on Fee and Service Charge, No. 002/POL, date 17 June 2021 9999-12-31 Good
19 Fee - Export License of Fertilizer Fee - Export License of Fertilizer is 25.000 kip/time Duty/Tax Payable Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry For administrative revenue collection of state The President of Lao PDR’s Decree on Fee and Service Charge, No. 002/POL, date 17 June 2021 9999-12-31 Good
20 Fee - Import License for Pesticide Fee - Import License for Pesticide is 25,000 kip/time Duty/Tax Payable Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry For state administration The President of Lao PDR’s Decree on Fee and Service Charge, No. 002/POL, date 17 June 2021 9999-12-31 Good
21 Fee - Export License of Pesticide Fee - Export License of Pesticide is 25.000 kip/time Duty/Tax Payable Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry For state administration The President of Lao PDR’s Decree on Fee and Service Charge, No. 002/POL, date 17 June 2021 9999-12-31 Good
22 Import Permit Fee for Plant Seed and Material Fee for the issuance of a permit for import of Plant Seed and Material of 50,000 kip Duty/Tax Payable Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry For administrative revenue collection of state Edict on Fees and Service Charges No. 003/PO (Article 1 - 64) 9999-12-31 Good
23 Fee - Export License of Plant Seed Fee - Export License of Plant Seed is 25,000 kip Duty/Tax Payable Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry For state administration The President of Lao PDR’s Decree on Fee and Service Charge, No. 002/POL, date 17 June 2021 9999-12-31 Good
24 Requirement to register for import - Fertilizer To import fertilizer,it is necessary to register with Agriculture Department, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, except for the case stated in article 33 Registration Requirement Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry For managing and inspecting reason Decision of Minister on Fertilizer Management in Lao PDR No. 2169/MAF, dated 24 October 2013. 9999-12-31 Good
25 Register Requirement - Import of Plant Seeds Plant seeds must be registered with the department of agriculture, ministry of agriculture and forestry prior to the actual importations Registration Requirement Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry To protect the benefit of consumer Agreement of the Minister on the Management and Use of Plant Variety No. 3919/MAF 9999-12-31 Good
26 Import Permit Requirement - Plant Seeds Individual, legal entity and organization who have the objective to import plant seeds shall obtain the import permit, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry Permit Requirement Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry to prevent the outbreak of diseases and ensure the safety of people, animals, and environment Decree on Plant Variety, No. 238/GoL, dated 18 May 2020 9999-12-31 Good
27 Labeling Requirement - Import of Plant Seeds labels such as images, messages or text in Lao and foreign languages to show and indicate the types and names of seeds, plant, germination, moisture, purity, weight, expiration and planting guidelines SPS Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry To protect right and benefit of consumer to receive the correct information Decree on Plant Variety, No. 238/GoL, dated 18 May 2020 9999-12-31 Good
28 Inspection requirement for import - Pesticide Importing pesticide must be inspected by plant quarantine officer at the border check point. Inspection Requirement Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry To ensure the quantity, quality and safety of the importing pesticide in consistence with the import license and technical registration certificate of pesticide and the labelling in correct manner. Ministerial Order on Enhancing the restriction on inspection and management on fertilizer, seeds and Pesticide which are used in Lao PDR No. 2592/MAF,Dated 15 August 2014 9999-12-31 Good
29 Sanitary Certificate Requirement - Import of Plant Seeds Importing plant seeds must have phytosanitary certificate issued by exporting country before the product can enter into Lao PDR. SPS Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry To prevent the controlled pest associated with import seeds and ensure the compliance with phytosanitary measures Agreement of the Minister on the Management and Use of Plant Variety No. 3919/MAF 9999-12-31 Good
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