Decision No. 46/2017/QD-TTg issues the regulation on the organization and operation of the network of notification and inquiry agencies for technical barriers to trade, replacing the previous decision from 2005. This document guides the establishment of the Inter-Ministerial Committee TBT and provides detailed provisions regarding tasks, authorities, and activities of the network.
Scope of application
Notification and inquiry agencies on technical barriers to trade; relevant ministries and sectors; People's Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities
Key points
- The Inter-Ministerial Committee TBT is chaired by the Ministry of Science and Technology, coordinating with related agencies to perform state management functions regarding technical barriers to trade (Article 1)
- The network of notification and inquiry on technical barriers to trade is chaired by the Ministry of Science and Technology, coordinating with related agencies to perform state management functions concerning information dissemination, publicizing knowledge about technical barriers (Article 2)
- The Inter-Ministerial Committee TBT is responsible for developing an annual work plan and reporting annually on its activities to the Prime Minister (Article 4)
- Notification and inquiry agencies are responsible for receiving and processing requests for information regarding technical barriers to trade from organizations and individuals; providing information about technical barriers to trade to organizations and individuals (Article 5)
- Inter-ministerial bodies and the network of notification and inquiry must comply with legal provisions on protecting state secrets when performing their tasks (Article 6)
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Enhance the effectiveness of state management regarding technical barriers to trade
- Improve access to information about technical barriers for organizations and individuals
- Assist enterprises in understanding and complying with relevant laws concerning technical barriers in import-export activities
- Propose solutions to mitigate negative impacts of technical barriers on international trade
❓ Frequently asked questions
What are the responsibilities of the Inter-Ministerial Committee TBT?
The Inter-Ministerial Committee TBT is chaired by the Ministry of Science and Technology, coordinating with related agencies to perform state management functions regarding technical barriers to trade (Article 1)
What are the responsibilities of notification and inquiry agencies?
Receive and process requests for information about technical barriers to trade from organizations and individuals; provide information about technical barriers to trade to organizations and individuals (Article 5)
Which reports must the Inter-Ministerial Committee TBT submit?
The Inter-Ministerial Committee TBT is responsible for developing an annual work plan and reporting annually on its activities to the Prime Minister (Article 4)
What regulations must inter-ministerial bodies comply with?
Must comply with legal provisions regarding protection of state secrets when performing their tasks (Article 6)
Full text
DECISION
Issuing the Regulation on the Organization and Operation of the Network of Notification and Inquiry Agencies and the Inter-ministerial Committee for Technical Barriers to Trade
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Pursuant to the Law on Government Organization dated June 19, 2015;
Pursuant to the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations dated June 29, 2006;
Pursuant to Decree No. 95/2017/ND-CP dated August 16, 2017 of the Government stipulating functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Science and Technology;
At the proposal of the Minister of Science and Technology;
The Prime Minister issues this Decision on the Regulation on the Organization and Operation of the Network of Notification and Inquiry Agencies and the Inter-ministerial Committee for Technical Barriers to Trade.itemIndustry.
Article 1. This Decision hereby promulgates the Regulation on the Organization and Operation of the Network of Notification and Inquiry Agencies and the Inter-ministerial Committee for Technical Barriers to Trade attached hereto.
Article 2. This Decision takes effect from January 10, 2018 and replaces Decision No. 114/2005/QD-TTg dated May 26, 2005 of the Prime Minister on the establishment and promulgation of the Regulation on the Organization and Operation of the Network of Notification and Inquiry Agencies for Technical Barriers to Trade in Vietnam.
The provisions regarding the composition of the Inter-ministerial Committee TBT at Point d Clause 2 Article 1 of Decision No. 444/QD-TTg dated May 26, 2005 of the Prime Minister approving the implementation plan for the Technical Barriers to Trade Project shall cease to be effective from the date this Decision takes effect.
Article 3. Ministers, Heads of ministerial-level agencies and other government agencies, Chairpersons of provincial People's Committees under central cities, and relevant organizations and individuals are responsible for implementing this Decision.
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