Authorities of Thailand are intensifying the screening of imported goods to prevent the smuggling of substandard products and protect domestic industries. Thailand's Industry Minister Akanat Promphan (Photo: bangkokpost.com)Bangkok (VNA) – Authorities of Thailand are intensifying the screening of imported goods to prevent the smuggling of substandard products and protect domestic industries. It has ordered the Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) to work closely with the Customs Department to close the EXEMPT 5 import channel on October 1 to prevent the smuggling of substandard goods. The items imported through EXEMPT 5 were TISI-controlled goods that were not for sale and were imported in limited quantities. They were exempt from permits or certificates due to the minimal quantities involved, making the channel a loophole for low-quality imports.

Source: Bangkok Post October 07, 2024 11:44 UTC