Decision on water containers (amendment), No. 2750/MOH, dated 28 August 2023.
Measures / Standards
# Name Type Agency Description Law Valid To Apply To
1 Requires quality certification for chemicals contained in drinking water in sealed containers. SPS Ministry of Health Drinking water in sealed containers imported and distributed in the Lao PDR shall have chemical content that meets the safety standards set by the Ministry of Health and have a quality certificate issued by the food safety authority of the country of origin and approved by the Department of Food and Drug Safety, Ministry of Health. Decision on water containers (amendment), No. 2750/MOH, dated 28 August 2023. 9999-12-31 ALL
2 Labelling Requirement for Drinking Water in Closed Container TBT Ministry of Health Labels for drinking water in sealed containers must comply with the requirements specified in Decision No. 2750/MOH.
  1. Decision on food registration (amendment), No. 2749/MOH, dated 28 August 2023.
  2. Decision on water containers (amendment), No. 2750/MOH, dated 28 August 2023.
 9999-12-31 ALL
3 Packaging for drinking water in sealed containers must comply with sanitary standards SPS Ministry of Health Containers and packaging materials for drinking water, including bottles, jars, and cans, must be made from food-grade materials that are clean, non-reactive, and safe for drinking water. They must be certified for quality, standards, and safety by the Ministry of Health or the relevant authority in the country of manufacture. Decision on water containers (amendment), No. 2750/MOH, dated 28 August 2023. 9999-12-31 ALL
4 Storage and Transport requirement for Drinking Water in Closed Container SPS Ministry of Health Drinking water in closed container imported and distributed in Lao PDR shall be stored and transported as specified by Ministry of Health Decision on water containers (amendment), No. 2750/MOH, dated 28 August 2023. 9999-12-31 ALL
5 Require registration of imported drinking water products Registration Requirement Ministry of Health Sealed drinking water products must be registered before import. Decision on water containers (amendment), No. 2750/MOH, dated 28 August 2023. (not set) ALL
6 Require registration of exported drinking water products Registration Requirement Ministry of Health Sealed drinking water products must be registered before export. Decision on water containers (amendment), No. 2750/MOH, dated 28 August 2023. (not set) ALL
7 Request for permission to import drinking water products Permit Requirement Ministry of Health Permission is required to import drinking water products under the Food Import-Export and Food Transport Decision. Decision on water containers (amendment), No. 2750/MOH, dated 28 August 2023. (not set) ALL
8 Request for permission to export drinking water products Permit Requirement Ministry of Health the export of drinking water products requires permission under the Food Import-Export and Food Transport Decision. Decision on water containers (amendment), No. 2750/MOH, dated 28 August 2023. (not set) ALL
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