Restricting alcohol marketing

The government of Cambodia has introduced restrictions for broadcasted alcohol advertisements, in an effort to ‘reduce the number of fatalities resulting from drunk driving.’

 

Going into effect on October first, television and radio stations will be prohibited from broadcasting alcohol advertisements between 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., according to the Ministry of Information. Following this 2 hour time ban, will be a more general ban on beer and liquor advertisements, going into effect in January of 2015. However, details of the 2015 ban have not yet been made public(read more).

Livestock law near approval

Phnom Penh Post, 20 october 2014

A draft law on animal health and production is expected to be approved by the December 2015 Asean Economic Community (AEC) deadline, government officials say.

Soun Sothoeun, deputy director of animal health and production at the Ministry of Agriculture, said on Friday that the new law had already been drawn up and is in the Council of Ministers.

“The law includes better management of livestock production and health, protections for consumer health and local breeds to ensure a sustainable livestock production in Cambodia,” he said.

“It is important that Cambodia adopt the law before AEC arrives as import tariffs will be lifted . . . and we improve the health regulations of livestock entering Cambodia.” (more).