Inspections of Georgian companies seeking permission to engage in e-commerce begin

The Georgian Ministry of Economy has begun inspecting companies which want to continue offering e-commerce services after they were suspended in the country due to the state of emergency in the country to prevent the spread of the coronavirus,  Economy Minister Natia Turnava has announced.

• Online shopping services may continue if safety standards met

Turnava said that the Ministry of Economy will verify whether companies can show that their operations meet safety standards and in this case they will be able to continue providing online shopping services.

In addition, the Ministry of Economy is inspecting about 50 different factories and businesses in Georgia to check whether they are properly implementing the recommendations as regards the health and safety of employees amid the coronavirus outbreak.

• About 50 businesses to be inspected in Georgia for employee labour, health safety

The government of Georgia suspended several economic activities in the country when it announced a state of emergency and a nationwide curfew that aims to contain the spread of COVID-19 in Georgia.

In order for businesses to be allowed to continue their activities they need to meet the safety standards set by the Ministry of Health of Georgia.

• 18 economic activities allowed in Georgia during state of emergency

Also, the number of economic activities that still continue in Georgia despite the state of emergency and nationwide curfew increased from 18 to 34. 

Companies that are involved in the mining industry and quarry processing/delivery/sale and companies that repair elevators, gas pip-lines are also allowed to continue their activities.