This Decision establishes the principles and regulations governing the inspection and certification of the quality of fuel produced, processed, imported, exported, and distributed in the Lao PDR to ensure compliance with national, regional, and international laws, regulations, and standards. Its purpose is to protect the lawful rights and interests of the State, business operators, and consumers, and to support national socio-economic development.

Measures / Standards
# Name Type Agency Description Law Valid To Apply To
1 Requires a quality certificate for 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 MOIC
  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. Decision on Inspection and Certification of Fuel Quality, No. 0723/MOIC, dated April 25, 2025.
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