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National Standards Council Approves 45 New Standards to Boost Competitiveness and Consumer Protection
PHNOM PENH, July 14, 2026 – The National Standards Council approved 45 new Cambodian standards, including 43 international and regional standards and two amendments, during its 33rd meeting held on July 13, to strengthen the national quality infrastructure, support industrial development, and enhance consumer protection.
The meeting was chaired by H.E. Hem Vandy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation and Chairman of the National Standards Council.
The adopted standards cover a wide range of sectors, including construction and engineering, chemicals, management systems, electrical and electronic products, rubber products, vehicles, cosmetics, and wood products. They include 13 Eurocodes, 26 ISO standards, 4 IEC standards, and 2 amendments.
Speaking at the meeting, H.E. Hem Vandy emphasized that standards have become a key tool for protecting Cambodia's economic interests in an increasingly interconnected global trade environment.
Photo Credit: Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation
"Our objective is to protect Cambodia's national economic interests. International trade increasingly depends on standards. If we do not participate in the development of these standards, we cannot effectively protect the interests of our businesses and exporters," he said.
He also highlighted Cambodia's progress in joining international standards organizations, including ISO, IEC, and Codex Alimentarius, allowing the Kingdom to move from observer to active participant with voting rights in the development of international standards.
"We have the right to vote and a voice in protecting Cambodia's interests and shaping the standards that affect our economy," he added.
The council also called on relevant ministries and institutions to serve as Cambodia's representatives on ISO, IEC, and Codex technical committees, which are key mechanisms for safeguarding Cambodia's strategic and economic interests.
For full information on each standard, please refer to: https://www.misti.gov.kh/pre.../news-and-events/gjXkV7iCVIXj
The new standards will serve as the basis for technical regulations, improve product and service quality and competitiveness, enhance consumer health and safety, facilitate trade, and contribute to sustainable economic development.
— Source: Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation
Reported by The Khmer Daily Network
The meeting was chaired by H.E. Hem Vandy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation and Chairman of the National Standards Council.
The adopted standards cover a wide range of sectors, including construction and engineering, chemicals, management systems, electrical and electronic products, rubber products, vehicles, cosmetics, and wood products. They include 13 Eurocodes, 26 ISO standards, 4 IEC standards, and 2 amendments.
Speaking at the meeting, H.E. Hem Vandy emphasized that standards have become a key tool for protecting Cambodia's economic interests in an increasingly interconnected global trade environment.
Photo Credit: Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation"Our objective is to protect Cambodia's national economic interests. International trade increasingly depends on standards. If we do not participate in the development of these standards, we cannot effectively protect the interests of our businesses and exporters," he said.
He also highlighted Cambodia's progress in joining international standards organizations, including ISO, IEC, and Codex Alimentarius, allowing the Kingdom to move from observer to active participant with voting rights in the development of international standards.
"We have the right to vote and a voice in protecting Cambodia's interests and shaping the standards that affect our economy," he added.
The council also called on relevant ministries and institutions to serve as Cambodia's representatives on ISO, IEC, and Codex technical committees, which are key mechanisms for safeguarding Cambodia's strategic and economic interests.
For full information on each standard, please refer to: https://www.misti.gov.kh/pre.../news-and-events/gjXkV7iCVIXj
The new standards will serve as the basis for technical regulations, improve product and service quality and competitiveness, enhance consumer health and safety, facilitate trade, and contribute to sustainable economic development.
— Source: Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation
Reported by The Khmer Daily Network
