Law on Conformity Assessment (1996)

This Law prescribes the general principles of conformity assessment in the regulated sphere and the accreditation system in the regulated and non-regulated spheres. The purpose of this Law is to ensure unified procedures for the conformity assessment, which are harmonised with the European Union and international regulatory enactments. This Law applies to all subjects that lay claim to conformity assessment. Conformity assessment in the regulated sphere applies to conformity assessment objects and potential risks, which may threaten human health, safety, the environment or other public interests. Conformity assessment in the regulated sphere in relation to food, animal feed and pharmaceutical products shall be determined by special norms.