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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
# Name Type Agency Description Law Valid To Apply To
1 Quality Certification - Imported Fuel Certificate Requirement Ministry of Industry and Commerce The import of fuel must be certified the quality from the Department of Standardization and Metrology, the Ministry of Science and Technology
  1. Decision on the Management, Inspection, and Certification of Fuel no. 0541/MoST, dated 8 June 2016
  2. Procedure for Fuel Quality Inspection at Department of Standardization and Metrology, Border Checkpoint, Storage, Gas Station, and Procedure for Service Fee Collection of the Fuel Quality Inspection no. 0952/MoST.PS, dated 28 July 2016
 9999-12-31 ALL
2 Requirement to obtain Quality Certificate from exporting country - Import Fuel TBT Ministry of Industry and Commerce To import fuel, the quality certificate issued by exporting country (not over 6 months) shall be attached with application form to obtain quality certificate from the Department of Standards and Metrology, Ministry of Science and Technology
  1. Procedure for Fuel Quality Inspection at Department of Standardization and Metrology, Border Checkpoint, Storage, Gas Station, and Procedure for Service Fee Collection of the Fuel Quality Inspection no. 0952/MoST.PS, dated 28 July 2016
  2. Decisions on Management, Inspection and Certify the Quality of Petroleum in Lao PDR No. 0541/MOST. Dated 08 June 2016
 9999-12-31 ALL
3 Inspection requirement - Import fuel Inspection Requirement Ministry of Industry and Commerce Imported fuel needs to be inspected on the volume and selection of sample by Standard Inspection Officer at border checkpoints
  1. Decision on the Management, Inspection, and Certification of Fuel no. 0541/MoST, dated 8 June 2016
  2. Procedure for Fuel Quality Inspection at Department of Standardization and Metrology, Border Checkpoint, Storage, Gas Station, and Procedure for Service Fee Collection of the Fuel Quality Inspection no. 0952/MoST.PS, dated 28 July 2016
 9999-12-31 ALL
4 Testing Requirement - Imported Fuel TBT Ministry of Industry and Commerce When the importation arrives at border, Quality Inspection Officers at border checkpoints shall collect some samples of imported fuel to conduct quality test before issuing the quality certificate for importation.
  1. Procedure for Fuel Quality Inspection at Department of Standardization and Metrology, Border Checkpoint, Storage, Gas Station, and Procedure for Service Fee Collection of the Fuel Quality Inspection no. 0952/MoST.PS, dated 28 July 2016
  2. Decisions on Management, Inspection and Certify the Quality of Petroleum in Lao PDR No. 0541/MOST. Dated 08 June 2016
 9999-12-31 ALL
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