Starting in late October, Moldova will begin accepting applications for government support for projects aimed at preserving and improving the fertility of agricultural land. The program will cover a range of environmental and agronomic measures, and the funding terms and list of eligible recipients may prove particularly important for farmers and agricultural organizations.
In Chisinau, the project to modernize the municipal wastewater treatment plant has resumed: following a change in contractors, the work will move into its final phase, including the upgrade of process equipment and the implementation of new sludge treatment solutions. This is expected to improve wastewater treatment efficiency and reduce the environmental impact; however, the full version of the article contains details that are important for understanding the scale of the project and its financing.
Diana Veluță has been appointed the new State Secretary of the Ministry of Health, and Doina Vozian has become the director of the Agency for Digitalization in the Field of Justice and Judicial Administration
The Ministry of the Environment presented a draft amendment to the Waste Management Act to the business community
The Moldovan government has approved new rules for the testing, authorization, and registration of phytosanitary products not authorized in the EU. The document changes the procedure for evaluating such products, introduces specific requirements for field trials, and allocates responsibilities among relevant agencies, which could have a significant impact on the plant protection products market.
Moldova is preparing new regulations for the detergent market: manufacturers and importers will have to switch to digital product labeling and enhanced traceability of ingredients. The reform will affect requirements for packaging, environmental performance, and sales monitoring, and the industry already expects it to have a significant impact on costs and prices.
Moldova is developing a new regulatory framework for the heating sector, which is intended to simultaneously accelerate the modernization of networks, improve energy efficiency, and expand the use of renewable energy sources. The agency has already released the draft for public comment, and the document includes changes affecting industry regulation, consumer rights, and alignment with European requirements.
In Moldova, water use regulations have been tightened during the state of emergency: water withdrawals from the Nistru and Prut rivers for irrigation have been suspended, and a number of non-priority uses have been temporarily restricted. The decision affects the operations of water supply operators, plans for uninterrupted water supply, and measures to ensure water for critical facilities in the event of a potential water shortage.
Another 107 families in Moldova have replaced their old home appliances with new, energy-efficient ones as part of the latest phase of the EcoVoucher government program
Moldova intends to increase the share of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles in the national vehicle fleet to at least 15% by 2030, as well as expand the network of public charging stations to at least 600 operational locations
Another 150 families in Moldova have replaced their old home appliances with new, energy-efficient ones as part of the latest phase of the EcoVoucher government program
Moldova's Environment Ministry has clarified the hydrological situation on the Dniester, saying current water levels remain stable for now but warning that the balance is becoming harder to maintain as upstream reserves are rapidly shrinking. The issue is expected to be discussed at an upcoming bilateral commission meeting, while authorities are urging businesses, farmers and households to cut non-essential water use.
The government has approved a national list of chemicals that will be banned or restricted under a framework aligned with EU REACH rules, setting the stage for tighter controls on production, sales, use, packaging, and labeling across a wide range of industries. The new requirements are expected to push companies to review supply chains and substitute hazardous inputs, while the full impact on the market and compliance obligations will depend on the detailed rules now being introduced.
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