Thailand: Thai Government Extends Timeline for Full Implementation of COA

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On March 14, 2018, the Thai Excise Department issued a new Excise Department Notification which extended by six month the timeline for the full implementation of the Certificate of Analysis (COA) requirements for alcoholic beverages. Until the COA requirement is fully implemented, alcoholic beverage importers can receive an import permit without needing to wait for the results of the COA testing.

Thailand: Thai Government Extends Timeline for Full Implementation of COA

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