VIENTIAN (Xinhua): Laos is developing an import-export approval and monitoring system for agricultural products, aimed at improving trade efficiency and promoting sustainable agricultural development, Lao News Agency reported on Tuesday.
The system, developed by the Lao Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, is designed to serve as a central platform to enhance data connectivity and streamline trade. It will cover key activities, including imports, transit exports, re-exports, and the domestic distribution of agricultural products.
Key features of the system include the issuance of electronic phytosanitary and veterinary certificates, quality inspection and product traceability mechanisms, and data analysis and revenue management tools.
For the record, the purpose of the programme is to develop a modern and integrated approval and monitoring system for agricultural import and export, which will serve as a central platform to enhance data connectivity and facilitate trade. The system will cover key activities, including imports, transit exports, imports for re-export, and domestic distribution of agricultural products.
The system architecture will be organised into multiple functional layers, including the issuance of electronic phytosanitary (E-Phyto) and electronic veterinary (E-Vet) certificates to support trade facilitation; quality inspection and product traceability systems, and data analysis and revenue management systems.
In addition, the system is expected to support revenue generation for the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment through various service fees, such as online service fees, express service fees, product tracking fees, and penalty fees. All revenue generated will be managed in a systematic, transparent, and accountable manner through the Agricultural Development Fund.
The development of this system is expected to contribute to improving efficiency, transparency, and regulatory oversight in agricultural trade, while supporting national efforts to modernize public services and promote sustainable agricultural development.
