Moldova to Introduce Standard Form for Notifying Consumers of Hazardous Product Recalls

The comment period on a draft Moldovan government decree implementing Law No. 196/2025 on general product safety closed on 26 October 2026. The Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization prepared the draft under Moldova’s National Programme for Accession to the European Union.

The draft aims to strengthen market surveillance and general product safety mechanisms, including for foods.

It establishes:

• The role and responsibilities of the national contact point provided for under Law No. 196/2025, including the receipt, verification and management of information on hazardous products, and rules for cooperation with national market surveillance authorities.

• Instructions for consumers and other stakeholders on submitting information about hazardous products to surveillance authorities.

• A standard form for notifying consumers of recalls of hazardous products from the market.

The decree is expected to take effect on the date of publication, with the exception of certain provisions.