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3.85. The Mongolian Agency for Standardization and Metrology's (MASM) is the government regulatory agency responsible for policy, coordinating and managing metrology, standardization, and assay inspection. (...) the MASM's operational strategy and structure were amended to support government priorities and action plans. The changes were focused to support the National Quality Program and in the following areas: to protect the public interest, human health, the environment, national security, and to improve the competitiveness of national industries, products, and services through standardization and conformity assessment technical coordination activities; (...)

3.92. In order to implement Clauses 14.8 and 14.9 of the Law on Standardization and to promote consumer protection, the Order on the Design, Dimension and Usage Procedure of Product Safety Mark was approved in 2018 for products subject to mandatory conformity assessment (...) It is expected to improve well-being and safety, as products with safety markings may endanger human life, health, or the environment, and the mark confirms its compliance with the regulations.

3.95. (...) In 2017, two further standards relating to labelling requirements were approved by the Mongolian Agency for Standardization and Metrology's (MASM) on labelling requirements for pre-packaged foods, and guidelines for the production, processing, labelling, and marketing of organically produced foods.

3.98. A list of technical regulations to be developed or revised was approved by Government Resolution No. 235 in 2019. Its Appendix lists 18 new or revised technical regulations in the areas of environmental pollutants, construction/building works, measuring instruments (...)

3.101. (...) in 2016, the Mongolian Agency for Standardization and Metrology's (MASM) joined the PAC/Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) accreditation of quality, environment, and food safety management certification bodies. (...)

3.110. The Food Law, 2012, and the Law for Ensuring Safety of Food Products (Food Safety Law), 2012, form the basic framework regarding food safety. The Food Law requires that importers and exporters of food be registered legal entities in Mongolia; that imported food be from an enterprise that is certified as using good practices or adhering to the HACCP system; that imported food made from GMOs is prohibited unless registered accordingly; and that at least two thirds of the shelf life of imported food remains valid. (...)

Table 3.22 Main laws or resolutions on SPS measures, 2020
Law/resolution: Law on Organic Food
Summary: Regulates organic agricultural production, certification, sale, import, use, and use of symbols
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Table 3.22 Main laws or resolutions on SPS measures, 2020
Law/resolution: Law on Animal Genetic Resources
Summary: Regulates registration, identification, preservation, protection, and sustainable use of genetic resources from livestock and domestic animals
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3.113. The National Reference Laboratory for Food Safety was established in 2013, and achieved international accreditation pursuant to ISO standard 17025:2007; it has specialized reference expertise to assess biological risks, toxic chemicals, products derived from GMOs, food additives, veterinary drugs, and pesticide residues. (...)

3.117. The main legislation concerning competition policy is the Competition Law, which was first adopted in 1993, and was subsequently amended, including most recently in 2019. (...) According to Article 2 of the Law, other relevant legislation on competition includes the Constitution, the Civil Code, and other related laws. The Law binds both private and state entities, unless activities are related to government assistance in case of natural disasters and other emergencies.