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Rights Regarding Standardization, Technical Regulations and Conformity Assessment
New Law Strengthens Consumer Protection and Promotes Quality of Products and Services
The Mongolian government has introduced a new law aimed at enhancing consumer protection and promoting the quality of products and services by establishing clear standards and technical regulations.
Emphasis on Standardization
The law emphasizes the importance of standardization in ensuring product safety and conformity assessment. It requires citizens, commercial entities, and organizations to ensure that their products comply with established standards and technical regulations.
Key Provisions
- Product Safety: Citizens, commercial entities, and organizations are required to ensure product safety as specified in standards and technical regulations.
- Standard Development: Individuals and organizations must participate in the development of standards and provide feedback on draft standards.
- Database Establishment: A national integrated database of standards and technical regulations will be established to facilitate access to relevant information.
- State Supervision: State supervision over standardization, technical regulations, and conformity assessment will be strengthened through a dedicated body.
- Sanctions: Sanctions will be imposed against individuals and organizations that violate the legislation on standardization, technical regulations, and conformity assessment.
Implementation
The new law is expected to come into force on July 1, 2018. The government has pledged to provide necessary resources to ensure its implementation and enforcement.
Industry Expert Opinion
Industry experts have welcomed the new law, saying it will help promote quality products and services in Mongolia and enhance consumer protection.