News about Regulation

Almost a month and a half after the escalation of the conflict in Iran, which significantly affected the world energy markets, the Moldovan Parliament held perhaps the first substantive discussion on the impact of the global oil crisis and the situation on the domestic fuel market. The Commission for Economy, Budget and Finance heard representatives of the relevant ministries and agencies on stabilizing the fuel market and supporting other sectors of the economy.

New rules will come into force on the seed market of the Republic of Moldova, which will facilitate the introduction of high-yielding varieties and hybrids in agriculture. And partially eliminate the distortions in the Moldovan seed market, which arose after the introduction of OECD and ISTA certificates as a mandatory norm for seed imports. The Government approved draft amendments to the Law on Seeds (No. 68/2013).

The new GRECO report on Moldova requires a thorough and detailed examination if the country is to fight corruption and meet EU standards in this area.

From now on, importers of small horned cattle have to take into account a number of requirements for accompanying documents. The Government approved the Regulation on the import of purebred breeding animals of sheep and goats to the Republic of Moldova.

On April 8, the government presented the concept of local self-government reform. The administrative-territorial reform planned by the authorities is criticized both by independent analysts and opposition politicians, as well as by many mayors – both its concept and methods of implementation.

Moldovan law enforcers and prosecutors have been trained by American specialists in investigating cryptocurrency transactions.

The State Tax Service has published a draft of a new form of entrepreneurial patent. The document specifies a number of data on the holder, and his identification will be carried out by means of a QR code.

The government has approved new rules for the sale of eggs. They require producers to provide more detailed information on the product packaging and provide for better traceability of the product from farm to commercial outlet. Producers are also required to comply with the conditions for exporting eggs to the EU market.

Moldovan President Maia Sandu has signed an agreement on mutual recognition and exchange of driving licenses in Ireland. The document was signed during an official visit to Ireland, where the head of state held meetings with President Catherine Connolly, Prime Minister Michol Martin and Deputy Prime Minister Simon Harris.

Moldova is implementing new procedures for the registration of medicines and changing the approach to placing them on the market. The Government adopted a regulation on the procedure for authorization and placing on the market medicinal products for human use.

For a month and a half, the post of the chairperson of the Competition Council remains vacant after the former head, Aleksei Hercescu, left it at his own request. On Wednesday, April 8, the parliamentary commission for economy, budget and finance nominated Alina Chebotariov to head the institution.

The Council of Europe’s Group of States against Corruption (GRECO) has published the fifth report on Moldova’s implementation of the anti-corruption recommendations of the fifth round of assessment. The document deals with the prevention of corruption at the highest level of the executive branch and in law enforcement agencies – precisely where trust in the state and its institutions is formed.

The Public Finance Control Commission today backed drafts to reduce the VAT rate on fuel from 20% to 12% while cutting excise duty by 50%.

More than 20 hours a week on the computer? You should see a doctor! Since April, a new regulation on medical examinations for employees exposed to occupational risks has been in force.

At the Cabinet of Ministers meeting on April 8, the National Crisis Management Center (CNMC) presented a detailed analysis of state measures to protect Moldova’s energy security and explained why the state of emergency cannot be lifted for the Easter holidays.

The National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE) has set new maximum fuel prices that will be in effect tomorrow, April 9.

The new procedure for the development of the project and plan for the establishment of plantations of fruit plantations, perennial berries and strawberries, formulated in the form of a draft government decree, has been submitted to the associations of fruit growers for analysis. Yesterday, at the meeting in the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry MAIA of these associations presented proposals on the adjustment of this draft.

Employees and employers will be able to resolve individual disputes without going to court. This will be quicker, cheaper and less stressful. As early as autumn, the authorities plan to launch a specialized mediation institute for this purpose, which will provide a “negotiation process”, including for civil and family disputes.

“The Chamber of Commerce and Industry has almost completely digitized its services, including certificates of origin, which from June 1 will be issued exclusively in digital format, ATA carnets, force majeure certificates, expert and valuation reports, which serve as a support tool for businesses,” said CCI President Sergiu Harya.

Canceling the state of emergency in the energy sector on the eve of the Easter holidays and in a difficult geopolitical situation would be an irresponsible step. This statement was made by Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu. The Cabinet of Ministers has changed its mind to address the Parliament with an initiative to cancel the state of emergency.