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Imported Food Registration in Laos
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At a Glance
Who Needs This
A food or drug import-export company located in Laos that holds a business operating license.
Conditions and thresholds
- The applicant must be a licensed food or drug import-export company located in Laos.
Documents to Prepare
The government record lists the following for a first application:
- Certificate of Analysis
- Application Form to Register Imported Food
- Power of Attorney
- Certificate of Free Sale
- Certificate of Ingredients or Component or Formula
- Lao Label or Sticker
- Enterprise Registration Certificate
- Original Product
The authority may ask for more, and foreign documents may need translation or notarization.
Fees and Timing
| Service (kip) | Certificate (kip) | Application (kip) | Total (kip) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First issue | 50,000 | 100,000 | 5,000 | 155,000 |
| Renewal | 50,000 | 100,000 | 5,000 | 155,000 |
Service charges and fees are charged per item.
Counted once documents are complete. Listed time: 120 days.
Legal Basis
| Instrument | Number | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Law on Food (Revised) | 33/NA | 24 Jul 2013 |
AQQOUNT Guidance
Budget per product, because fees are charged per item, and allow for the long review before launch. Prepare the certificate of analysis, free sale certificate and Lao label early.
The source was last updated on 10 Dec 2020. Confirm the current position with the authority before filing.
See all Hotels, Restaurants & Food licenses, or open the official record: Registration of Imported Food Products.