In order to ensure the implementation of Presidential Decree №12 “On the application of «Single Window» principle during the inspection of goods and transport means passing the state border checkpoints of the Republic of Azerbaijan” dated November 11, 2008, the Commission has been established within State Customs Committee (SCC) according to SCC Chairman’s decision dated November 18, 2008. The Commission has been charged with the following functions:

- harmonization of the existing legislation;

- organization of veterinary, phyto-sanitary and sanitary control measures on goods moved through state border checkpoints within SCC border customs bodies, and provision of necessary equipments, technical means and other facilities, as well as solution of all issues related to the issuance of “Permission” forms for vehicles used in international road transportations;

- establishment of regional offices of SCC Central Laboratory and setting up local network for the purposes of data exchange between Laboratory and border customs bodies, the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Agriculture;

            - elaboration of technology for the implementation of “Single Window” principle in customs checkpoints at state borders.

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