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Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Peace Indepedence Democracy Unity Prosperity

Ministry of Science and Technology
Permanent Secretary Office        Ref no. 0952/MOST.PSO
Vientiane Capital, date 28 July 2016

To: Lao Fuel and Gas Association, Fuel Companies, Enterprises, Warehouse and Fuel Station nationwide.

Subject: Fuel Quality Inspection Procedures at Department of Standard and Measure, Border Checkpoint, Warehouse, Fuel Station and Fee Collection Procedures of the Fuel Quality Inspection

-    Pursuant to Decision of Minister of Science and Technology ref no. 0659/MOST, dated 14 Aug 2015 on Organization and Function of Department of Standard and Measure.

-    Pursuant to Notification of Government Office ref no. 324/GO.SD, dated 3 March 2016.

-    Pursuant to Notification of Minister of Science and Technology ref no. 0396/MOST, dated 28 June 2016.

-    Pursuant to Fuel Price Composition ref no. 0570/DTD.PM, dated 3 June 2016.

Permanent Secretary Office (PSO), Ministry of Science and Technology is pleased to inform you that in order to implement the meeting’s decision between Department of Standard and Measure, Lao Fuel and Gas Association, and Fuel Importers, Refinery and Distribution Companies held on 22 July 2016 that focused on improving the Fuel Quality Inspection Procedures. Those procedures will become into effect on 1st August 2016, therefore, the PSO would like to notify details of such procedures as follows:

Procedures of Fuel Importation:

1.   Documentation procedures at the Department of Standard and Measure.

2.   Documentation procedures at the Border Checkpoints.

3.   Payment procedures for the Fuel Quality Inspection Fee.

4.   The inspection standards are subject to the National Standard.

(All detailed procedures are attached herewith)

Procedures of Fuel Quality Inspection at Warehouse and Fuel Station:

 1: There are two types of inspection:

-    Regular inspection based on a plan conducted once in every three month with prior notification.

-    Inspect based on complaints and customer petition.

Therefore, this is for your acknowledgement and cooperation in the implementation of the aforementioned matter.

Acting Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Science and Technology
(Signed and Sealed)

Phoutthasack Vichitha


Procedures for issuing a Quality Permit of Fuel Imported for the distribution and Refinery in Lao PDR

Procedures for the Fuel Quality Inspection at the Border 


Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Peace Indepedence Democracy Unity Prosperity

Ministry of Science and Technology
Department of Standard and Measure          Ref  1868/MOST.DSM
Vientiane Capital, Date 27 July 2016

Payment Procedure of Fuel Quality Inspection Fee

Name of Bank account

Account Number

Banque Pour Le Commerce Exterieur Lao Public

160.110.001.223.397.001

Lao-Viet Bank

010.001.200.126.51

Agriculture Promotion Bank

010.011.000.317.2

ST Bank Limited

010.011.000.150.3

Acting Director General
Department of Standard and Measure
(Signed and Sealed)

Viengthong Vongthavilay

 

Measures / Standards
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