G/LIC/N/1/MDA/3  
 
12 June 2017  
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Committee on Import Licensing  Original: English  
 
AGREEMENT ON IMPORT LICENSING PROCEDURES  
NOTIFICATION UNDER A RTICLE S 1.4(A)i AND/OR 8.2(B)ii OF THE AGREEMENT  
REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA  
The following notification, dated  25 May 2017 , is being circulated at the request of the delegation 
of the Republic of Moldova.  
 
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1  LAW NO. 451 -XIV OF 30 JULY 2001 ON THE REGULATION BY  LICENSING OF 
ENTREPRENEURIAL ACTI VITY  
1. Notification under Article 1.4(a) [X];  Article 8.2(b) [X] (If the notification is made 
under both Articles please mark both with an X)  
2. Source(s) where the Import Licensing Procedure(s) has(ve) been published 
(Official  Gazette, publication, website, etc.):  
 Official Gazette of the Republic of Moldova ; Official Website:  
http://lex.justice.md/index.php?action=view&view=doc&lang=1&id=313293  
 Available in Romanian and Russian languages  
3. Date of publication:i  18/02/2005 (republished)  
Effective date of requirement: 06/03/2002   
4. Copy(ies) of publication (in c ase of Art. 1.4(a)) iii  and/or legislation (in case of 
Art. 8.2(b))iv is(are) available for consultation by Members:  
[] at the WTO Secretariat (Market Access Division)  (In this case please attach 
copies of the publication and/or legislation, if possible in e lectronic format:  Microsoft 
Word or compatible software)  
and/or  
[X]  Text available from Official Website : 
 http://lex.justice.md/index.php?action=view&view=doc&lang=1&id =313293  
 
 from  National notification authority and National enquiry point:  
 Ministry  of Economy of the Republic of Moldova;   
 MD-2033, Piata Marii Adunari Nationale 1,  
 e-mail: ministerul@mec.gov.md ; elena.cravet@mec.gov.md   
 Tel. +373 22 250 607; +373 22 250 606.   G/LIC/N/1/MDA/3  
 
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  5. In the case that they are not in one of the three WTO official languages, 
(English, French or Spanish)  a SUMMARY of the publication (in case of 
Art. 1.4(a )) and/or the legislation (in case of Art. 8.2(b )):iv  
Republic of Moldova has a unified licensing system based on the Law on Lice nsing 
Entrepreneurial Activity N o. 451 -XIV of 30 July 2001. This law  has been adopt ed after 
the abrogation of Law N o. 332  of 26 March 1999, and in accordance with its provisions , 
it entered into force after six months from the date of publication, namely on  
6 March 2002. The import licensing system is not intended to limit the quantity or value 
of imported goods. It is desig ned to provide up -to-date information on trade in goods of 
social or security interests. Licensing is considered to be the least expensive way to 
obtain such information.  Additionally, i n order to improve the regulatory mechanism 
through licensing of entre preneurial a ctivity by Government Decision N o. 1068 of  
22 October 2010, the Licensing Chamber has been implemented the procedure "single 
window".  
6. Other pertinent data or information (i.e. title of the proposed or adopted 
law/regulation establishing th e Import Licensing Procedure):   
 N/A 
 
2  LAW NO. 160 OF 22 JU LY 2011 ON REGULATIN G THE AUTHORIZATION OF 
ENTREPRENEURIAL ACTI VITY  
1. Notification under Article 1.4(a) [X];  Article 8.2(b) [X] (If the notification is made 
under both Articles please mark both w ith an X)  
2. Source(s) where the Import Licensing Procedure(s) has(ve) been published 
(Official  Gazette, publication, website, etc.):  
 Official Gazette of the Republic of Moldova ; Official Website:  
http://lex.justice.md/index.php?action=view&view=doc&lang=1&id=340497  
 Available in Romanian and Russian languages  
3. Date of publication :i  14/10/2011  
Effective date of requirement: 14/04/2012  
4. Copy(ies) of publication (in  case of Art. 1.4(a))iii  and/or legislation (in case of 
Art. 8.2(b))iv is(are) available for consultation by Members:  
[] at the WTO Secretariat (Market Access Division)  (In this case please attach 
copies of the publication and/or legislation, if possible in electronic format:  Microsoft 
Word or compatible software)  
and/or  
[X]  Text available from Official Website : 
http://lex.justice.md/index.php?action=view&view=doc&lang=1 &id=340497  
 
from  National notification authority and National enquiry point:  
Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Moldova;   
MD-2033, Piata Marii Adunari Nationale 1,  
e-mail: ministerul@mec.gov.md ; elena.cravet@mec.gov.md   
Tel. +373 22 250 607; +373 22 250 606.  G/LIC/N/1/MDA/3  
 
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  5. In the case that they are not in one of the three WTO official languages, 
(English, French or Spanish)  a SUMMARY of the publication (in case of Art. 
1.4(a )) and/or the legislation (in case of Art. 8.2(b )):iv  
This law establishes the legal framework for regulatory approval of entrepreneurship. 
The purpose of this law lies in the establishment of uniform provisions concerning the 
approval of settlement of entrepreneurial activity, which will be enforced by the issuing 
authority to individuals and legal persons to practice entrepreneurial activity or other 
activities prescribed by law, related with entrepreneurial activity.  
6. Other pertinent data or inf ormation (i.e. title of the proposed or adopted 
law/regulation establishing the Import Licensing Procedure):   
 N/A 
 
3  LAW NO. 221 OF 19 JU LY 20 07 ON SANITARY -VETERINARY ACTIVITY  
1. Notification under Article 1.4(a) [X];  Article 8.2(b) [X] (If the notificat ion is made 
under both Articles please mark both with an X)  
2. Source(s) where the Import Licensing Procedure(s) has(ve) been published 
(Official  Gazette, publication, website, etc.):  
 Official Gazette of the Republic of Moldova ; Official Website:  
http://lex.justice.md/index.php?action=view&view=doc&lang=1&id=348201  
 Available in Romanian and Russian languages  
3. Date of publication:i  19/10/2007  (republished  on 14/06/20 13) 
Effective date of requirement: 19/03/2008   
4. Copy(ies) of publication (in case of Art. 1.4(a))iii  and/or legislation (in case of 
Art. 8.2(b))iv is(are) available for consultation by Members:  
[] at the WTO Secretariat (Market Access Division)  (In thi s case please attach 
copies of the publication and/or legislation, if possible in electronic format:  Microsoft 
Word or compatible software)  
and/or  
[X]  Text available from Official Website : 
http://lex.justice.md/index.php?action=view&view=doc&lang=1&id=348201  
 
from  National notification authority:   
Ministry of Econom y of the Republic of Moldova;   
MD-2033, Piata Marii Adunari Nationale 1,  
e-mail: ministerul@mec.gov.md ; elena.cravet@mec.gov.md   
Tel. +373 22 250 607; +373 22 250 606  
 
National enquiry point:  
National Food Safety Agency, 63, M. Kogalniceanu st. MD -2009, Chisinau,  
Republic of Moldova, info@ansa.gov.md    
 G/LIC/N/1/MDA/3  
 
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  5. In the case that they are not in one of the three WTO official languages, 
(English, French or Spanish)  a SUMMARY of the publication (in case of Art. 
1.4(a )) and/or the legis lation (in case of Art. 8.2(b )):iv  
This law establishes the main rules and veterinary requirements, rights and 
responsibilities/ obligations of the State, individuals and legal entities in the process of 
production, processing, storage, transport and mark eting of live animals and products of 
animal origin. The purpose of the law is to ensure animal health, prevention of 
transmission of disease from animals to humans, insuring the safety of products of 
animal origin intended for human consumption, quality o f animal food, testing and 
authorization of veterinary medicinal products and substances used in veterinary 
diagnostic activities, protection of the territory against infectious diseases by organizing 
health activity.  
6. Other pertinent data or informatio n (i.e. title of the proposed or adopted 
law/regulation establishing the Import Licensing Procedure):   
 N/A 
 
4  LAW NO. 1163 -XIV OF 26 JULY 2000 ON EXPORT CONTROL, R E-EXPORT, IMPORT AND 
TRANSIT OF STRATEGIC  GOODS  
1. Notification under Article 1.4(a) [X];  Ar ticle 8.2(b) [X] (If the notification is made 
under both Articles please mark both with an X)  
2. Source(s) where the Import Licensing Procedure(s) has(ve) been published 
(Official  Gazette, publication, website, etc.):  
 Official Gazette of the Republic of Moldova ; Official Website:  
http://lex.justice.md/index.php?action=view&view=doc&lang=1&id=340497  
 Available in Romanian and Russian languages  
3. Date of publication:i  approved on 26/07/2000, publication on  27/ 10/2000 
Effective date of requirement: 27/10/2000 
4. Copy(ies) of publication (in case of Art. 1.4(a))iii  and/or legislation (in case of 
Art. 8.2(b))iv is(are) available for consultation by Members:  
[] at the WTO  Secretariat (Market Access Division)  (In this case please attach 
copies of the publication and/or legislation, if possible in electronic format:  Microsoft 
Word or compatible software)  
and/or  
[X]  Text available from Official Website : 
http://lex.justice.md/index.php?action=view&view=doc&lang=1&id=340497  
 
from  National notification authority and National enquiry point:  
Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Moldova;   
MD-2033, Piata Marii Adunari Nationale 1,  
e-mail: ministerul@mec.gov.md ; elena.cravet@mec.gov.md   
Tel. +373 22 250 607; +373 22 250 606.  
 G/LIC/N/1/MDA/3  
 
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  5. In the case that they ar e not in one of the three WTO official languages, 
(English, French or Spanish)  a SUMMARY of the publication (in case of Art. 
1.4(a )) and/or the legislation (in case of Art. 8.2(b )):iv  
This law regulates the principles and procedures for the control of exp ort, re -export, 
import and transit of strategic goods, laying down general provisions concerning the 
activity of this kind of goods in order to ensure the national security of the Republic of 
Moldova, promotion of the country's foreign policy and participa tion in international 
export control efforts.  
(2) The subjects of the law are: a) the Interdepartmental Commission for Control of 
export, re -export, import and transit of Strategic Goods;  
b) State bodies engaged in the control of export, re -export, import and transit of 
strategic goods;  
c) People engaged in export, re -export, import and transit of strategic goods.  
6. Other pertinent data or information (i.e. title of the proposed or adopted 
law/regulation establishing the Import Licensing Procedure):   
 N/A 
 
5  LAW NO. 119 -XV OF 22 APRIL 2004 LAW ON PHYTOSANITARY  AND FERTILIZERS 
PRODUCTS (SPS)  
1. Notification under Article 1.4(a) [X];  Article 8.2(b) [X] (If the notification is made 
under both Articles please mark both with an X)  
2. Source(s) where the Import  Licensing Procedure(s) has(ve) been published 
(Official  Gazette, publication, website, etc.):  
 Official Gazette of the Republic of Moldova ; Official Website:  
http://lex.j ustice.md/index.php?action=view&view=doc&lang=1&id=312742  
 Available in Romanian and Russian languages  
3. Date of publication:i  20/05/2014  (republished)  
Effective date of requirement: 21/11/2014   
4. Copy(ies) of publication (in case of Art. 1.4(a))iii  and/or legislation (in case of 
Art. 8.2(b))iv is(are) available for consultation by Members:  
[] at the WTO Secretariat (Market Access Division)  (In this case please attach 
copies of the publication and/or legislation, if possible in electronic format:  Mi crosoft 
Word or compatible software)  
and/or  
[X]  Text available from Official Website : 
 http://lex.justice.md/index.php?action=view&view=doc&lang=1&id=312742 , 
from  Natio nal notification authority : 
Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Moldova;   
MD-2033, Piata Marii Adunari Nationale 1,  
e-mail: ministerul@mec.gov.md ; elena.cravet@ mec.gov.md   
Tel. +373 22 250 607; +373 22 250 606  
 
National enquiry point :  
National Food Safety Agency, 63, M. Kogalniceanu st. MD -2009, Chisinau,  
Republic of Moldova, info@ansa.gov.md    
 G/LIC/N/1/MDA/3  
 
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  5. In the case that they  are not in one of the three WTO official languages, 
(English, French or Spanish)  a SUMMARY of the publication (in case of Art. 
1.4(a )) and/or the legislation (in case of Art. 8.2(b )):iv  
The Law regulates public relations related to introduction of permis sion and notification 
systems, including licensing requirements such as procedures, types of licenses, terms 
and conditions, etc.  
6. Other pertinent data or information (i.e. title of the proposed or adopted 
law/regulation establishing the Import Licensin g Procedure):   
 N/A 
 
6  LAW NO. 1409 -XIII OF 17 DECEMBER 1997 ON MEDICINAL PR ODUCTS  
1. Notification under Article 1.4(a) [X];  Article 8.2(b) [X] (If the notification is made 
under both Articles please mark both with an X)  
2. Source(s) where the Import Lice nsing Procedure(s) has(ve) been published 
(Official  Gazette, publication, website, etc.):  
 Official Gazette of the Republic of Moldova ; Official Website:  
http://lex.justic e.md/index.php?action=view&view=doc&lang=1&id=311586  
 Available in Romanian and Russian languages  
3. Date of publication:i  11/06/1998  
Effective date of requirement: 11/06/1998  
4. Copy(ies) of publication (in case of Art. 1.4(a))iii  and/or legislation (in case of 
Art. 8.2(b))iv is(are) available for consultation by Members:  
[] at the WTO Secretariat (Market Access Division)  (In this case please attach 
copies of the publication and/or legislation, if possible in electronic format:  Microsoft 
Word or comp atible software)  
and/or  
[X]  Text available from Official Website : 
 http://lex.justice.md/index.php?action=view&view=doc&lang=1&id=311586 , 
from  National notification aut hority : 
Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Moldova;   
MD-2033, Piata Marii Adunari Nationale 1,  
e-mail: ministerul@mec.gov.md ; elena.cravet@mec.gov.md   
Tel. +3 73 22 250 607; +373 22 250 606  
 
National enquiry point:  
Ministry of Health    
 
5. In the case that they are not in one of the three WTO official languages, 
(English, French or Spanish)  a SUMMARY of the publication (in case of Art. 
1.4(a )) and/or the legis lation (in case of Art. 8.2(b )):iv  
The purpose of this law is to ensure the access to the population to medicinal products, 
of high quality, effective and safe, keeping the prices affordable, and to prevent 
improper medication. This law applies in all sph eres related to investigation, drugs 
testing, approval, manufacture, application, use, import, export, storage, distribution, 
sales, control.  G/LIC/N/1/MDA/3  
 
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  6. Other pertinent data or information (i.e. title of the proposed or adopted 
law/regulation establishing the Imp ort Licensing Procedure):   
 N/A 
 
7  LAW NO. 382 -XIV OF 6 MAY 1999 ON  CIRCULATION OF NARCO TIC DRUGS, 
PSYCHOTROPIC SUBSTAN CES 
1. Notification under Article 1.4(a) [X];  Article 8.2(b) [X] (If the notification is made 
under both Articles please mark both with a n X) 
2. Source(s) where the Import Licensing Procedure(s) has(ve) been published 
(Official  Gazette, publication, website, etc.):  
 Official Gazette of the Republic of Moldova ; Official Website:  
http://lex.justice.md/index.php?action=view&view=doc&lang=1&id=311660  
 Available in Romanian and Russian languages  
3. Date of publication:i  15/07/1999  
Effective date of requirement: 15/07/1999  
4. Copy(ies) of publication (in case  of Art. 1.4(a))iii  and/or legislation (in case of 
Art. 8.2(b))iv is(are) available for consultation by Members:  
[] at the WTO Secretariat (Market Access Division)  (In this case please attach 
copies of the publication and/or legislation, if possible in el ectronic format:  Microsoft 
Word or compatible software)  
and/or  
[X]  Text available from Official Website : 
 http://lex.justice.md/index.php?action=view&view=doc&lang=1&id= 311660  
from   National notification authority :   
Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Moldova;   
MD-2033, Piata Marii Adunari Nationale 1,  
e-mail: ministerul@mec.gov.md ; elena.cravet@mec.gov.md   
Tel. +373 22 250 607; +373 22 250 606  
 
National  enquiry point:  
Ministry of Health    
 
5. In the case that they are not in one of the three WTO official languages, 
(English, French or Spanish)  a SUMMARY of the publication (in case of Art. 
1.4(a )) and/or the legislation (in case of Art. 8.2(b )):iv  
The purpose of the law is related to the control and monitoring of the State and its 
policy on the issue related to the circulation of narcotic drugs and psychotropic 
substances a nd precursors, human health protection, social security and State.  
6. Other pertinent data or information (i.e. title of the proposed or adopted 
law/regulation establishing the Import Licensing Procedure):   
 N/A 
 G/LIC/N/1/MDA/3  
 
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  8  LAW NO. 852 -XV OF 14 FEBRUARY 20 02 ON APP ROVING THE REGULATIO N ON TRADE 
REGIME AND REGULATIN G THE USE OF HALOGEN ATED HYDROCARBONS TH AT ARE 
DEPLETING THE OZONE LAYER  
1. Notification under Article 1.4(a) [X];  Article 8.2(b) [X] (If the notification is made 
under both Articles please mark both with  an X)  
2. Source(s) where the Import Licensing Procedure(s) has(ve) been published 
(Official  Gazette, publication, website, etc.):  
 Official Gazette of the Republic of Moldova ; Official Website:  
http://lex.justice.md/index.php?action=view&view=doc&lang=1&id=313251  
 Available in Romanian and Russian languages  
3. Date of publication:i  18/04/2002  
Effective date of requirement: 18/09/2002  
4. Copy(ies) of publication (in ca se of Art. 1.4(a))iii  and/or legislation (in case of 
Art. 8.2(b))iv is(are) available for consultation by Members:  
[] at the WTO Secretariat (Market Access Division)  (In this case please attach 
copies of the publication and/or legislation, if possible in electronic format:  Microsoft 
Word or compatible software)  
and/or  
[X]  Text available from Official Website : 
 http://lex.justice.md/index.php?action=view&view=doc&lang=1&i d=313251 ,  
from  National notification authority :   
Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Moldova;   
MD-2033, Piata Marii Adunari Nationale 1,  
e-mail: ministerul@mec.gov.md ; elena.cravet@mec.gov.md   
Tel. +373 22 250 607; +373 22 250 606  
 
National  enquiry point:  
Ministry of Environment  
5. In the case that they are not in one of the three WTO official languages, 
(English, French or Spanish)  a SUMMARY of the public ation (in case of Art. 
1.4(a )) and/or the legislation (in case of Art. 8.2(b )):iv  
This law is drafted in accordance with the provisions of the Convention for the protection 
of the ozone layer, signed at Vienna in 1985, and of the Protocol regarding substa nces 
that destroy the ozone layer, concluded at Montreal in 1987, joined by the Republic of 
Moldova (Parliament decision No. 966 -XIII of 24 July 1996), as well as this law is 
pursuant to law No. 1515 -XII of 16 June 1993 concerning the protection of the 
environment.  
6. Other pertinent data or information (i.e. title of the proposed or adopted 
law/regulation establishing the Import Licensing Procedure):   
 N/A 
 
 G/LIC/N/1/MDA/3  
 
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  9  LAW NO. 172 OF 25 JU LY 2014 ON THE APPRO VAL OF THE COMBINED 
NOMENCLATURE OF GOOD S 
1. Notificatio n under Article 1.4(a) [X];  Article 8.2(b) [X] (If the notification is made 
under both Articles please mark both with an X)  
2. Source(s) where the Import Licensing Procedure(s) has(ve) been published 
(Official  Gazette, publication, website, etc.):  
 Official Gazette of the Republic of Moldova ; Official Website:  
http://lex.justice.md/index.php?action=view&view=doc&lang=1&id=354306  
 Available in Romanian and Russian languag es 
3. Date of publication:i  08/08/2014  
Effective date of requirement: 01/01/2015   
4. Copy(ies) of publication (in case of Art. 1.4(a))iii  and/or legislation (in case of 
Art. 8.2(b))iv is(are) available for consultation by Members:  
[] at the WTO Secreta riat (Market Access Division)  (In this case please attach 
copies of the publication and/or legislation, if possible in electronic format:  Microsoft 
Word or compatible software)  
and/or  
[X]  Text available from Official Website : 
http://lex.justice.md/index.php?action=view&view=doc&lang=1&id=354306  
 
from   National notification authority :   
Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Moldova;   
MD-2033, Piata Marii Adunari Nationa le 1,  
e-mail: ministerul@mec.gov.md ; elena.cravet@mec.gov.md   
Tel. +373 22 250 607; +373 22 250 606  
 
National enquiry point:  
Customs and National Chamber of Licen sing 
 
5. In the case that they are not in one of the three WTO official languages, 
(English, French or Spanish)  a SUMMARY of the publication (in case of Art. 
1.4(a )) and/or the legislation (in case of Art. 8.2(b )):iv  
The scope of this law is to regulate tariff measures of foreign economic/trade policy of 
the State, improving the statistical records and the exchange of information relating to 
the movement of goods externally, and aligning the goods to international standards. 
This law also specifies the TR Qs on raw cane sugar, establishing tariff -rate quota for  HS 
1701 and HS 1702 which are in accordance of the WTO commitments of RM  
6. Other pertinent data or information (i.e. title of the proposed or adopted 
law/regulation establishing the Import Licensi ng Procedure):   
 N/A 
 
 
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i "[...] Publication shall take place, whenever practicable, 21 days prior to the effective date of the 
requirement but in all events not later than such effectiv e date.  Any exception, derogations or  changes in or 
from the rules concerning licensing procedures or the list of products subject to import licensing shall also be 
published in the same manner and within the same time -periods as specified above ."  See Article 1.4(a) of the 
Agreement.  G/LIC/N/1/MDA/3  
 
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ii "Each  Member shall inform the Committee of any changes in its laws and regulations relevant to this 
Agreement and in the administration of such laws and regulations."  
iii "The rules and all information concerning procedures for the submission of applications, inc luding the 
eligibility of persons, firms and institutions to make such applications, the administrative body(ies) to be 
approached, and the lists of products subject to the licensing requirement shall be published, in the sources 
notified to the Committee on Import Licensing [...] Copies of these publications shall also be made available to 
the Secretariat."  See Art. 1.4(a) of the Agreement and document G/LIC/3 "Procedures for Notification and 
Review under the Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures".  
iv See document G/LIC/3 "Procedures for Notification and Review under the Agreement on Import 
Licensing Procedures".