Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/323 |
S-III§30 |
Moldova, Republic of |
2015 |
Measures |
Ban/Prohibition |
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The importation of some products (e.g. certain animals, plants, narcotics, arms, asbestos and ozone depleting substances) are prohibited for various reasons, such as health, environment, public security and order, cultural heritage or the fulfilment of international obligations, e.g. under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). According to the authorities, temporary import prohibitions are also in line with the latest updates on hazardous diseases from the World Organization of Animal Health (OIE) and based on EU legislation for certain diseases.
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Environment
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MEAs
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/323 |
S-Table-III.4 |
Moldova, Republic of |
2015 |
Measures |
Import licences |
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Table 3.4 Import licensing procedures, 2015
Product - Agency responsible - Domestic legislation
Toxic chemical substances and materials - Licensing Chamber - Law No. 451-XV of 30 July 2001 on Business Activity Licensing; and Law No. 160 of 22 July 2011 on regulating the authorization of entrepreneurial activity
Halogenated hydrocarbons that deplete the ozone layer - Ministry of Environment - Law No. 852-XV of 14 February 2002 for approving the Regulation on trade regime and regulating the use of halogenated hydrocarbons that are depleting the ozone layer
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/323 |
S-III§42 |
Moldova, Republic of |
2015 |
Measures |
Conformity assessment procedures |
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Moldova's legal framework includes, inter alia, (…) the Law on Accreditation and Conformity Assessment (No. 235 of 1 December 2011) [27] (…)
[27] The Law on Accreditation and Conformity Assessment aims to ensure national security, avoid frauds, preserve the environment through the conformity assessment of products, equipment, processes, technologies, production systems and potentially dangerous works, software, quality systems and services, as well as the supervision of products on the market and/or used in the Republic of Moldova.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/323 |
S-III§48 |
Moldova, Republic of |
2015 |
Measures |
Conformity assessment procedures |
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CPA (Consumer Protection Agency) and the State Inspectorate on Technical Surveillance of Dangerous Industrial Objects (SITSDIO) are in charge of supervising the conformity and safety of products placed on the market or used in, inter alia,: machinery, electrical equipment, energy efficiency of household appliances, (...) There are currently 99 accredited testing and calibration laboratories (ISO/IEC 17025); two medical laboratories (ISO/IEC 15169); 10 metrological laboratories (ISO/IEC 17020); 18 accredited inspection bodies of products (ISO/IEC 17065 and EN 45011); 3 certification and quality management and food safety systems (ISO/IEC 17021), and 3 ecological productions inspection bodies (ISO/IEC 17020). Market surveillance is carried out by inspectors from CPA and SITSDIO.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/323 |
S-III§60 |
Moldova, Republic of |
2015 |
Measures |
Conformity assessment procedures, Risk assessment |
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Under Article 32 of Law No. 221, if during customs clearance, the official veterinarian detects communicable diseases in animals or there is a suspicion thereof, or other hazard that could endanger animal health, veterinary public health, animal welfare, environmental protection and safety of products of animal origin, the entire consignment of goods subject to state sanitary veterinary control is returned to the country of origin. If this is not possible, NFSA together with Customs, may order the destruction of the consignment, forced slaughter of animals and further processing or immediate treatment thereof, as well as of the related objects and materials.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/323 |
S-III§107 |
Moldova, Republic of |
2015 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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(...) The Parliament approves legislative acts and action areas of State institutions with independent regulatory activity: (...) thermal energy and natural gas, as well as for public water supply, sewerage and waste water treatment. [74] (...)
[74] NAER also approves tariffs for public water supply, sewerage and waste water treatment in cases provided for by Law No. 303 of 13 December 2013 on public water supply and sewerage.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/323 |
S-III§108 |
Moldova, Republic of |
2015 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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The following products/services are subject to regulated prices:
(...) e. utilities (i.e. electricity, thermal energy, natural gas supply, public water supply, sewerage and waste water treatment): fixed tariffs;
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/323 |
S-IV§2 |
Moldova, Republic of |
2015 |
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Notwithstanding the considerable potential of the Republic of Moldova's fertile soils, the agriculture sector's productivity is hampered by, inter alia,: infrastructure deficiencies, particularly in rural areas; the limited coverage and poor condition of irrigation systems; a weak SPS framework; and a declining and ageing rural labour force. Vulnerability to adverse climatic conditions and soil erosion also remains a major limiting factor.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/323 |
S-IV§4 |
Moldova, Republic of |
2015 |
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Agriculture |
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The main objectives of the Republic of Moldova's agricultural policy are to ensure domestic food security and to foster sustainable growth of the agro-industrial sector by increasing competitiveness and productivity. [3] (...)
[3] To this end, the Republic of Moldova has adopted: a National Strategy for Sustainable Development of the Agro-Industrial Complex, 2008-2015 (Government Decision No. 282 of 11 March 2008); (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/323 |
S-Table-IV.1 |
Moldova, Republic of |
2015 |
Sectors |
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Agriculture |
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Table 4.1 Agricultural support measures, 2011-14
Objective Description 2011-2014
Total beneficiaries Total disbursements (million MDL)
1 Stimulating farmers' access to finance Partial compensation of the interest due on agricultural loans provided by financial institutions, including savings and loan associations. Limits: up to €5,300 per beneficiary (up to €10,800 for those practising ecological agriculture). 2,305 99.0
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