Following the enforcement of the Law on Construction with respect to the use of construction materials, construction equipment, construction products, and the construction laboratory that in line with the Cambodian Government’s strategic plan to strengthen the construction sector and enhance construction safety standards, the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (“MLMUPC”) issued a new Prakas No. 050 on 5 June 2026 (“Prakas 050”), which regulates construction laboratories business in Cambodia.
Prakas 050 establishes the legal framework for the issuance, suspension, and revocation of construction laboratory licenses, with the objective of ensuring construction quality and safety, protecting life and property, and promoting accountability and efficiency in the conduct of related professional activities.
These requirements apply to both local and foreign companies seeking to operate general or specialized construction laboratories in Cambodia. The licensing regime implements the broader objectives of Cambodia’s Law on Construction, which aims to ensure construction quality, safety, and compliance with applicable technical regulations. Construction laboratories play a critical role in this framework by testing and verifying the quality, strength, durability, and compliance of construction materials, equipment, products, and structural components used in construction projects. Prakas 050 further operationalizes this requirement by establishing a formal licensing system for construction laboratories and the construction testing results required by MLMUPC be issued by the licensed construction laboratories.
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