In Moldova, a practical guide on risk assessment for micro- and small businesses in the field of occupational health and safety is being prepared for publication. The document is intended to simplify the application of relevant legislation and, according to its developers, will serve as an important tool for employers and employees; however, the full version of the guide includes details on its implementation and further use.
An in-depth review of Yandex Go's investment activities has begun in Moldova: authorities are examining potential risks to information security, personal data protection, and the service's governance structure. Based on the results of the assessment, the council may take measures that could affect the platform's operating conditions in the local market.
Moldova is preparing a package of measures designed to significantly simplify operations for small food producers and reduce their administrative burden. These measures include new rules for low-risk operations, the legalization of certain types of home-produced goods, and a review of the frequency of inspections—the details of this initiative could prove significant for the entire small business sector.
Moldova is drafting new regulations that will take a stricter approach to structures built in violation of design documentation and building codes. The document also changes the oversight procedures and may speed up the response of regulatory agencies to identified violations, which will affect participants in the real estate and construction markets.
Moldova has stepped up oversight of informal employment: as a result of inspections, thousands of workers have been brought into the formal sector, and the labor inspectorate has recorded a significant increase in the number of inspections and violations. At the same time, a meeting of the Economic Council discussed new approaches to evaluating the effectiveness of oversight, expanding employment measures, and a potential mechanism that could open up additional opportunities for people with disabilities.
Prime Minister Vasile Tofan presented a concept for deregulation and the simplification of inspections, which will be developed into draft laws and government resolutions
Moldova has approved a set of unified rules for official checks on animal products, covering inspections, food safety oversight and border controls. The new framework also introduces an electronic system for managing agri-food inspections, a move expected to tighten supervision across the supply chain and at crossing points.
Moldova is preparing to change its customs operating hours, which should simplify customs clearance for businesses and make services available every day, including weekends. Authorities promise greater flexibility for entrepreneurs and no additional fees during extended hours; details on the implementation plan will be provided later.
In July, the State Tax Service stepped up oversight in a number of budget-sensitive sectors: following hundreds of operational audits, violations were identified in more than half of the cases. The heaviest penalties were imposed on the retail and services sectors, as well as on specific segments where problems with payments, documentation, and income reporting are most frequently observed
Moldova has stepped up inspections of livestock farms: more than 900 animals have been placed under restrictions, and about 8 metric tons of meat have been seized
Prime Minister Vasile Tofan has instructed officials to develop a plan by September 9 to eliminate excessively strict inspections of businesses in Moldova
Loading…
