1. Authorities

Beers, RTDs, Whisky
Mongolia

This section provides an overview of the Authorities involved in setting regulations and managing compliance with the food product in scope.

Ministry of Food, Agriculture, and Light Industry (MOFALI) [1]

The Ministry of Food, Agriculture, and Light Industry (MOFALI) in Mongolia plays a central role in overseeing food safety standards, including the production and technological processes for alcoholic beverages. Its responsibilities include setting production standards, ensuring compliance with food safety protocols, and managing technological processes related to alcohol production. MOFALI also collaborates with other agencies to implement policies aimed at reducing harmful alcohol consumption. For instance, it has been involved in initiatives such as reducing the alcohol content in beverages and enforcing volume-based liquor taxes to promote public health. 

MOFALI works closely with other government bodies, such as the Customs General Administration, which ensures compliance with technical regulations during importation, and the State Inspection Agency, which monitors quality control and labeling standards. The Ministry also aligns its health-related regulations, including mandatory warning labels, with guidance from the Ministry of Health to mitigate alcohol-related risks. 

Customs General Administration [2]

The Customs General Administration (CGA) of Mongolia plays a vital role in managing the import and export of alcoholic beverages. It ensures compliance with customs regulations, tariffs, and technical requirements. CGA is responsible for verifying that alcoholic products meet labeling, documentation, and safety standards set by relevant Mongolian authorities. This includes managing the payment of customs duties, implementing the "Single Window" system for streamlined customs clearance, and enforcing trade policies to prevent the import of non-compliant or counterfeit products. 

The CGA collaborates with other agencies, such as the Ministry of Food, Agriculture, and Light Industry (MOFA), to ensure proper enforcement of alcohol-related regulations at border checkpoints. It also provides customs brokerage services to facilitate smooth trade, including the issuance of cargo manifests and adherence to Mongolia's automated customs information systems. 

Ministry of Health [3]

The Ministry of Health (MOH) of Mongolia is involved in regulating health warnings and labeling requirements for alcoholic products, ensuring compliance with health-related standards aimed at mitigating the negative impacts of alcohol consumption. This includes educating the public on the risks of alcohol, combating alcoholism, and managing health policies related to alcohol abuse. 

The MOH contributes to the development and enforcement of regulations addressing the detrimental effects of alcohol on public health. These efforts are part of broader strategies to reduce alcohol-related morbidity and mortality through public awareness campaigns and healthcare interventions aimed at the treatment and prevention of alcohol-related diseases.

1.1 References

1. Ministry of Food, Agriculture, and Light Industry (MOFALI) 

https://www.mofa.gov.mn/home 

2. Mongolian Customs General Administration 

https://customs.gov.mn/

3. Ministry of Health 

https://moh.gov.mn/