News about Regulation
Moldova’s traffic regulations are being harmonized with European standards. As part of this effort, new requirements will be introduced for N2 and N3 category trucks.
The National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) is launching a large-scale awareness campaign under the slogan: “Diligent Oversight, Safe Food!” The campaign will run until the end of the year and aims to “prevent corruption in the official inspection process and ensure fair and transparent interaction between inspectors and economic operators.”
The government has postponed consideration of a bill to introduce a financial guarantee for environmental restoration in connection with mineral extraction. The decision was made following appeals from the business community—some of the bill’s provisions will be revised based on further consultations.
UPDATED. Moldova will increasingly face the problem of electricity consumption amid a regional shortage and rising market prices. Prime Minister Vasile Tofan stated that energy conservation will become a shared responsibility, as the situation in the region is being complicated by problems in a number of energy systems.
A 35-year-old man, a native of Ukraine, was detained in Moldova on suspicion of involvement in a telephone fraud scheme.
The head of the AIPA department has been detained in connection with a case involving influence peddling.
Changes will be made to Moldova’s traffic regulations. These changes concern the use of seat belts when transporting children. Drivers will be required to provide a car seat or other restraint device for children under 12 years of age or shorter than 150 cm.
President Maia Sandu signed a decree appointing Liliana Vitsu-Eșanu as director of the Center for Strategic Communication and Countering Disinformation following the approval of Anna Revenko’s resignation letter.
Requirements for companies to prepare sustainability (ESG) reports are being introduced into legislation. In this context, it is proposed that a separate chapter be added to the Law on Accounting and Financial Reporting.
The Ministry of Finance has developed new reporting requirements for businesses. They will take effect upon Moldova’s accession to the European Union.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) announced that it has begun drafting a government resolution to approve the Regulations on the Accreditation of Foreign Journalists in the Republic of Moldova.
Products with elevated levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) may be permitted for use in the restoration of buildings and vehicles of historical and cultural significance, subject to specific regulated exemptions.
Employees of the National Bank of Moldova demonstrate a high level of integrity and professionalism, and their salary levels must also be analyzed in light of competition in the banking market. This opinion was expressed by the Secretary General of the Government, Alexei Buzu.
The activities of investment companies will be regulated by the National Financial Markets Commission (CNPF).
The U.S. State Department is exploring the possibility of requiring some immigration visa applicants to post a cash bond of up to $100,000, according to The Wall Street Journal. State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott also confirmed that this option is indeed being considered.
Fines of up to 2 million lei may be imposed on companies and organizations that violate personal data processing regulations. The law, passed two years ago, will take effect on August 23 and will establish new requirements for the protection of personal information, as well as expand citizens’ rights to appeal the unlawful use of their data.
Moldova is expected to face a power shortage this evening due to the difficult situation in the region. Authorities are urging citizens to conserve electricity.
Moldova is seeking approval from Chinese authorities to export honey to the Chinese market. This issue was discussed at a meeting between Moldova’s ambassador to Beijing, Petru Frunze, and Mao Wenchong, deputy director general of the Department of European and Central Asian Affairs at the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Products imported under the excise tax suspension procedure will be required to be backed by cash guarantees.
Moldova needs to start finding common ground. Not about everything at once, and not about the past. But at least on what kind of country we are trying to build and whether there is a place in it for people with different experiences, languages and views of what is happening.
