On 27 March 2022, the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training (the “Ministry”) issued two official notifications: Notification No. 022/22 on the implementation of the self-declaration system of labor inspection through the automatic system and Notification No. 155/22 on the restriction of the implementation of formalities on enterprises, general working conditions, occupational safety and health, national social security, and industrial relation conditions to companies which are not in the textile, garment, footwear, travel goods and bag sectors (the “Notices”).
On 24 February 2022, the Ministry of Commerce issued Prakas No. 0064 on Requirements for Cosmetics Distribution (the “Prakas”). The Prakas sets out the requirements for any cosmetic traders (being an individual/legal entity that supplies cosmetic products by wholesaling, retailing, and offering as gift or for testing) aims to ensure that cosmetic products that are legally distributed in Cambodia market are of good quality, safe and harmless to consumers and have proper labels.
The MOC and MPTC jointly issued a Notification to inform all companies that pursuant to Article 7 of the Law on the Commercial Enterprises on the filing of ADCE and Article 7 of the Sub-Decree No. 287 dated 31 December 2021 on the Management and Use of the National Domain Name
On 01 March 2022, the Ministry of Commerce issued Prakas No. 0067 on Unfair Contractual Clause (the “Prakas”). This Prakas was issued pursuant to the Cambodian Law on Consumer Protection promulgated on 02 November 2019 (the “Consumer Protection Law”). This Prakas provides further clarity regarding unfair contractual clauses in standard form contracts with consumers.
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In August 2015 HBS Law revealed its new website. The rebrand is designed to reflect HBS Law's position as a leading Cambodian law firm with an Asian regional reach.
"We are increasingly working with clients who have a presence throughout the region, as well as with foreign investors coming into Cambodia," says Mr Ly, Managing Director of HBS Law. "We are proud to offer honest, balanced services to our clients, acting as trusted business partners to help them succeed."