This Decision sets out the principles, regulations, and measures governing the management, monitoring, inspection, and certification of the quality of precious materials produced, imported, exported, and circulated within the Lao PDR to ensure compliance with national standards. It aims to ensure product quality, protect the rights and interests of business operators, consumers, and the State, and contribute to the nation’s socio-economic development.

Measures / Standards
# Name Type Agency Description Law Valid To Apply To
1 Requirement to certify - precious metal quality Certificate Requirement Ministry of Industry and Commerce Imported precious metal products shall be certified by the Department of Standards and Metrology. Decision on the Inspection, Quality Verification, and Certification of Precious Materials No. 0888/MOIC, Dated 22 May 2025 9999-12-31 ALL
2 Apply for registration as an importer - valuable products Registration Requirement Ministry of Industry and Commerce Individuals and legal entities importing valuable products must register with the Department of Standards and Metrology as importers. Decision on the Inspection, Quality Verification, and Certification of Precious Materials No. 0888/MOIC, Dated 22 May 2025 (not set) ALL
3 Apply for registration as an exporter - valuable products Registration Requirement Ministry of Industry and Commerce Individuals and legal entities exporting valuable products must register with the Department of Standards and Metrology as exporters. Decision on the Inspection, Quality Verification, and Certification of Precious Materials No. 0888/MOIC, Dated 22 May 2025 (not set) ALL
4 Require Labeling of Valuable Products TBT Ministry of Industry and Commerce Valuable products must have clear, non-removable labels, stickers, or stamps in Lao that are easy to read and understand. Foreign-language labels must include a Lao translation with the same required information. Decision on the Inspection, Quality Verification, and Certification of Precious Materials No. 0888/MOIC, Dated 22 May 2025 (not set) ALL
5 Require Inspection of Imported Valuable Products Inspection Requirement Ministry of Industry and Commerce Imported valuable products must pass quality inspection by the Department of Standards and Metrology. Decision on the Inspection, Quality Verification, and Certification of Precious Materials No. 0888/MOIC, Dated 22 May 2025 (not set) ALL
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