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Decree No. 234/GoL on the Implementation of the Law on Standardization.

Country/Territory
Lao, People's Dem. Rep.
Document type
Regulation
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Air & atmosphere, Energy, Environment gen., Food & nutrition, Fisheries, Forestry, Land & soil, Mineral resources, Cultivated plants, Sea, Water, Wild species & ecosystems, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Environmental standards Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Standards Protection of environment
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 on the day of its signature.
Abstract

This Decree, consisting of seven Chapters, establishes the Implementation of the Law on Standardization. It specifies the provisions for interpretation, explanation and instruction of certain articles of the Law on Standardization to ensure the accuracy, clarity, correctness and uniform understanding throughout the country, aiming to implement the Law on Standardization effectively and in line with international and regional agreements and treaties to which Lao PDR is a party. The Decree is divided as follows: General Provisions (I); Standards: Principles for Preparation, Adoption and Application of National and Local Standards (II); Technical Regulations and a Code of Practice (III); Conformity Assessment Procedures (IV); Accreditation and Certification (V); Modification or Cancellation of Standards and Technical Regulations (VI) and Final Provisions (VII).

Full text
English
Website
www.laotradeportal.gov.la

References - Legislation

Implements

Standards Law No. 13/ NA.

Legislation | Lao, People's Dem. Rep. | 2007

Keyword: Certification, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment, Fraud, Water supply, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX