Decree No. 228/PM on the Origin of Import and Export Goods. Country/Territory Lao, People's Dem. Rep. Document type Regulation Date 2010 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock, Food & nutrition, Mineral resources, Cultivated plants Keyword Internal trade International trade Business/industry/corporations Certification Fish products Marine fishes Aquatic animals Aquatic plants Animal health Animal production Minerals Plant production Plant variety Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, South-Eastern Asia Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force 90 days after its signature. Abstract This Decree, consisting of 26 articles divided into seven Chapters, stipulates the principles and rules on the origin of import and export goods aiming at promoting both domestic and foreign trade and investment, benefiting from trade preferences, [and] protecting the environment, which will contribute to the strengthened development and growth of the national economy and improved livelihoods of the people. The origin of goods is where the goods is produced or undergone production process in accordance with the provisions set forth in this Decree. This Decree is applicable to the following parties: 1. Domestic and foreign business operator dealing with importation and exportation which needs the certificate of origin; 2. Authorities or bodies issuing the certificate of origin of export goods; 3. Authorities receiving and confirming the certificate of origin of import goods; 4. Competent authorities authorized to issue, certify and inspect the certificate of origin; 5. Persons, legal entities or organizations engaging in trade related activities. Full text English Website www.wto.org