ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES ACCORDING TO NACE CODES, PHASE III 01 06 2020

LATEST NEWS FROM THE MINISTRY OF ECONOMY, EMPLOYMENT, TRADE, INDUSTRY, ENTERPRENEURSHIP AND STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS (MEETIESI) UPDATED ON: 01/06/2020

01/06/2020

Referring to the decisions of the Ministry of Health, for the prevention, fight and elimination of infectious diseases in the municipalities of Kosovo, on April 14, 2020, MEETIESI informs you about the measures for the performance of economic operators.

The permitted activities are given in this: link:

Free movement of businesses and employees is facilitated by TAK, respectively the electronic system EDI. With confirmation document from TAK EDI only to meet the needs of economic operators is allowed:

free movement for economic operators,
free transport of goods and services to ensure the functioning of the supply chain – as a process that includes actions from raw material in production, processing and service to the transport of products, distribution and sale to the last consumer – for the permitted activities

18/05/2020

The permitted activities are given in this: link:

free movement for economic operators,
free transport of goods and services to ensure the functioning of the supply chain – as a process that includes actions from raw material in production, processing and service to the transport of products, distribution and sale to the last consumer – for the permitted activities

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02/05/2020

The permitted activities are given in this: link:

free movement for economic operators,
free transport of goods and services to ensure the functioning of the supply chain – as a process that includes actions from raw material in production, processing and service to the transport of products, distribution and sale to the last consumer – for the permitted activities

14/04/2020

Referring to the decisions of the Ministry of Health, for the prevention, fight and elimination of infectious diseases in the municipalities of Kosovo, on April 14, 2020,

MEETIESI informs you about the measures for the performance of economic operators.

The permitted activities are given in this: link:

free movement for economic operators,
free transport of goods and services to ensure the functioning of the supply chain – as a process that includes actions from raw material in production, processing and service to the transport of products, distribution and sale to the last consumer – for the permitted activities

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Ref. No. 01/05
Prishtina, 23.03.2020

The Minister of Economy, Employment, Trade, Industry, Entrepreneurship and Strategic Investments, (MEETIESI) pursuant to Articles 10, 11 and 17 of Law No. 06/L-113 on the Organization and Functioning of the State Administration and Independent Agencies, Article 8, paragraph 1.4 and Annex 8, items 20, 30 and 31 Regulation (GRK) No. 05/2020 on Areas of Administrative Responsibility of the Office of the Prime Minister and Ministries, and Decisions No. 01/09 of 13 March 2020 and No. 1/11 of 15 March 2020 of the Government of the Republic of Kosovo, on measures against the COVID-19 pandemic and related public health emergency, hereinafter referred to in Law No. 2004/18 on Internal Trade, as amended, as well as in the orders issued by MEETIESI No. 01/01 of March 12, 2020, No. 01/02 of 17 March 2020, No. 01/03 of 17 March 2020, supplemented by Ordinance No. 01/04 of March 20, 2020; and having in mind the requirements of the National Response Plan and the recommendations of the National Institute of Public Health, issues this :

ORDINANCE
ON THE PERFORMANCE OF THE ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES DURING THE PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY (23-03-2020)

1. ALL ECONOMIC OPERATORS ARE ORDERED TO:

1.1. implement the decisions of the Government of the Republic of Kosovo, No. 01/09 of 13 March 2020 and No. 1/11 of March 15, 2020, regarding measures of the Government of the Republic of Kosovo against the pandemic of COVID-19 coronavirus and related public health emergency;

1.2. act according to this ordinance, with ordinance No. 01/01 of March 12, 2020, No. 01/02 of 17 March 2020, No 01/03 of 117 March 2020, supplemented an amended with ordinance No. 01/04 of March 20, 2020; and

1.3. with decisions and ordinances that the Government and the Ministry may issue regarding public health emergencies

2. Any economic operator that is allowed to operate under this ordinance should take these preventive hygienic measures:

2.1. disinfect and ventilate the workspace premises regularly;

2.2. equip workers with personal protective equipment, as recommended by the latest instructions of the Ministry of Health (MoH) and the National Institute of Public Health (NIPH)

2.3. take measures for social distance and avoid contact, both employees and clients, as recommended by the Ministry of Health (MoH) and the National Institute of Public Health (NIPH),

2.4. use as much as possible electronic channels to carry out the activity, including the sale of goods and services, as well as payments,^[1] and

2.5. take other measures necessary to implement Government`s decisions regarding health emergency.

3. Closure of shopping malls (operating in open and closed environments, including bazaars ^[2]), except pharmacies (medical and agricultural) and grocery stores in these shopping malls.

4. Closure of retail trade for textiles and related products, ironmongery and similar metallic items and bookstores. The sales corners of these products in large markets need to be demobilized.

5. Closure of hairdressing services, beauty treatments, gyms, and the like with the list of “NACE” ^[3] codes (as listed in the KBRA), enclosed in this Order.

6. It also closes other commercial/service activities as listed in the "NACE" codes (as registered in the KBRA) attached to this Orderdinance.

7. Closure of gastronomy activities: bars, pubs, cafeterias, public kitchens, kebap shops, restaurants and other beverage and food service activities, to serve (walk-in clients). These operators are subject to the following conditions:

7.1. must demobilize the tables and chairs used for service within their premises and should close the doors to visiting clients.

7.2. The take-away service is prohibited ^[4].

7.3. However, these operators are permitted to distribute their products/services by delivery.

7.4. No person other than the staff shall be permitted to stay within the premises of these operators. Premises, personnel and means of transport engaged in the preparation and delivery of orders to customers shall be treated with rigorous hygiene measures, as referred to in point 2. When preparing and delivering products, measures of social distance and avoidance of contact must be strictly respected.

8. Shops, food markets, bakeries, medical and agricultural pharmacies, gas stations, car-wash, utilities and financial services, and any other activities that are permitted to work, according to the list of “NACE” codes (as registered in the KBRA), shall be subject to the following conditions:

8.1. Must close corner cafeterias as well as “take-away” of drinks and food. Vending machine will be removed. But delivery of ordered products/services is permitted.

8.2. At gas station and car washes, the food market, lubricants and accessories shop are permitted to work, but will be closed the gastronomic activity (drinks and food) as well as ”Take-away”. Vending machines will be removed. But delivery of ordered products/services is permitted.

9. Food and beverage service is prohibited inside the dining hall. The employer must ensure the distribution of suitable foods to be consumed at the workplace/workspace.

10. All gastronomy activities in hotels are prohibited. Guests can be served with suitable food for consumption in their rooms. The hotel must ensure that it has accurate customer information, including the country of origin. The hotel must take action in accordance with the instructions provided by the Ministry of Health and the National Institute of Public Health.

11. Special operators dealing with municipal, financial, electronic and postal services may provide reasonably organized schedule and staff services, in accordance with the measures in force for public health emergencies (referred to in point 1).

12. Distribution of printed promotional materials, such as leaflets, coupons, catalogs, etc. is prohibited.

13. Mobile sale of food and beverages are prohibited and vending machines in public places and within the premises of various economic operators ^[5].

14. Manufacturers, processors^[6]., constructions and other commercial and service activities (not mentioned in this directive) may exercise their activities by taking the measures referred to in points 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 2.5.

15. Economic activities will be subject to time constraints and extension according to future Government decisions with additional measures regarding public health emergencies.

16. Market inspectors and labor inspectors throughout the Republic of Kosovo are obliged to consider with priority the cases related to the implementation of the decisions and orders referred to in point 1.

17. Supplemented and amended the Ordinance No. 01/04 of 20 March 2020.

18. This ordinance shall enter into force on the day of signature.

Rozeta HAJDARI, Minister

[1] The use of money in cash increases the risk of spreading COVID-19 pandemic

[2] This is due to the crowds created in the markets and bazaars

[3] In the list of activities with NACE codes are indicates the economic activities that are permitted to work and the ones that are prohibited to work.

[4] This is due to the crowds created by these operators

[5] This is due to the crowds created by these operators

[6] Ensure maintaining social distance and avoiding contact and other measures according to the MoH and NIPH, both during the transport of workers and during work.

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ADDITION: CLASSIFICATION OF ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES BY NACE CODES^*,
REGARDING THE meetiesi ORDINANCE, ON 23 MARCH 2020

ONLINE LIST HERE

CODE NACE RV. 2	ACTIVITY	PERMITED	REMARK
01	Crop and animal production, hunting and related services	YES
02	Forestry and logging	YES
03	Fishing and aquaculture	YES
05	Mining of coal and lignite	YES
06	Extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas	YES
07	Mining of metal ores	YES
08	Other mining and quarrying	YES
09	Mining support service activities	YES
10	Manufacture of food products	YES
11	Manufacture of beverages	YES
12	Manufacture of tobacco products	YES
13	Manufacture of textiles	YES
14	Manufacture of wearing apparel	YES
15	Manufacture of leather and related products	YES
16	Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except	YES	Clarification: while category 31 lists furniture products.
17	Manufacture of paper and paper products	YES
18	Printing and reproduction of recorded media	YES	.
19	Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products	YES
20	Manufacture of chemical products	YES
21	Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations	YES
22	Manufacture of rubber and plastic products	YES
23	Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products	YES
24	Manufacture of metals	YES
25	Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment	YES
26	Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical product	YES
27	Manufacture of electrical equipment	YES
28	Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.	YES
29	Manufacture of motor vehicles (for transport) trailers and semi-trailers	YES
30	Manufacture of other transport equipment	YES
31	Manufacture of furniture	YES
32	Other manufacturing n.e.c.	YES
33	Repair and installation of machinery and equipment	YES
35	Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	YES
36	Water collection, treatment and supply	YES
37	Sewerage	YES
38	Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities; materials recovery	YES
39	Remediation activities and other waste management services	YES
41	Construction of buildings	YES
42	Civil engineering	YES
43	Specialized construction activities	YES
45	Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles	NO	All activities of this category are PROHIBITED, except for n/categories: 45.2
45.2	Maintenance and repair of vehicles	YES
46	Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles	YES	All activities of this category are PERMITED, except for n / categories: 46.19
46.19	Brokerage activities for the sale of a variety of goods	NO
47	Retail trade (Non-food), except of motor vehicles and motorcycles	NO	All activities in this category are PROHIBITED, except for n / categories: 47.73, 47.74, and 47.91.
47.73	Retail sale of pharmaceuticals in specialized stores (Pharmacies, drugstores)	YES
47.74	Retail sale of orthopedic and medical items in specialized stores	YES
47.91	Custom retailing from home via mail or internet	YES	EXCEPT for purchasing goods from affected countries
49	Land transport and transport via pipelines	NO	The transport of goods (inside and outside the country, supply chain) is PERMITED The transport of workers is PERMITED. Check at the decisions of the Min. of Environment Infrastructure Related to Public Health Emergency (COVID-19) and Ministry of Internal Affairs and Public Administration.
50	Water transport	NO
51	Air transport	NO	EXCEPT special flights, according to the government's decision (for taking additional measures after confirmation of positive cases with Corona Virus COVID-19), point 5, dated. 13.03.2020.
52	Warehousing and support activities for transportation	YES
53	Postal and courier activities	YES	SEE ALSO MEETIESI Ordinance for Electronic and Postal Communications, dt. March 17, 2020.
55	Accommodation	YES	SEE MEETIESI Ordinance, dt. 23 March 2020, item 10.
56	Food and beverage service activities	NO	Ordinance dt. 23 march 2020, from MEETIESI.
56.2	Supply of food by orders for occasions and other food services	YES	“Catering” and “Delivery”.
56.21	Supply of food by orders for occasions	YES	“Catering” and “Delivery”.
58	Publishing activities	YES	Clarification: online only and category 58.2. Distribution and sale of print publications is prohibited.
58.2	Publishing software	YES
59	Motion picture, video and television program production, sound	YES
60	Programming and broadcasting activities	YES	For example, RTK, other Radio-TV, KTTN, and other operators operating and maintaining the system for production and broadcasting of radio-television contents.
61	Telecommunications (electronic communications)	YES	Clarification: Electronic communications service providers must make payments and support payments as much as possible online or through financial institutions. "Back-office" is required to work in accordance with MEETIESI ordinance dt. 17.03.202, to Comm. Electronic and Postal.
62	Computer programming, consultancy and related activities	YES
63	Information service activities	YES
64	Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding	YES	Clarification: Banks, Payers, Money Transfers, Exchanges, etc. Maximum cash avoidance is required and rigorous application of hygiene measures, social distance, and contact avoidance!
65	Insurance, reinsurance and pension funding, except compulsory social security	YES
66	Activities auxiliary to financial services and insurance activities	YES
68	Real estate activities	YES
69	Legal and accounting activities	YES
70	Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities	YES
71	Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis	YES
72	Scientific research and development	YES
73	Advertising and market research	YES
74	Other professional, scientific and technical activities	YES
75	Veterinary activities	YES
77	Rental and leasing activities	YES
78	Employment activities	YES
79	Travel agency, tour operator reservation service and related activities	YES
80	Security and investigation activities	YES
81	Services to buildings and landscape activities	YES
82	Office administrative, office support and other business support	YES
84	Public administration and defense; compulsory social security	YES
85	Education	NO	EXCEPT the forms from the distance via TV, internet, i.e. without the presence of students and teachers in the classroom.
86	Human health activities	YES
87	Residential care activities	YES
88	Social work activities without accommodation	YES
90	Creative, arts and entertainment activities	NO
91	Libraries, archives, museums and other cultural activities	NO
92	Gambling and betting activity	NO
93	Sports activities and amusement and recreation activities	NO
94	Activities of membership organizations	YES	Clarification: without gathering membership.
95	Repair of computers and personal and household goods	YES	Clarification: Communicating with the client, keeping social distance and avoiding contact.
96	Other service activities	NO	ALL activities in this category, WITH THE EXCEPTION of n / Category: 96.01, 96.03
96.01	Washing (dry cleaning) and drying of textiles and fur products	YES
96.03	Funeral services and related activities	YES
97	Activities of households as employers of domestic personnel	YES
98	Undifferentiated goods- and services-producing activities of private households for own	YES
99	Activities of extraterritorial organizations and bodies	YES

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^*NACE codes are available at KBRA webpage.

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UPDATED ON: 20/03/2020

The Minister of Economy, Employment, Trade, Industry, Entrepreneurship and Strategic Investments, Rozeta Hajdari, has signed an ORDINANCE on the performance of economic activities during the public health emergency that all economic operators are ordered to implement it.

ORDINANCE
On the performance of economic activities during the public health emergency

1. All economic operators are ordered to:

1.1. implement the decisions of the Government of the Republic of Kosovo, No. 01/09 of 13 March 2020 and No. 1/11 of March 15, 2020, regarding measures against the pandemic of COVID-19 coronavirus and related public health emergency; and

1.2 act according to this ordinance, with ordinance No. 01/01 of March 12, 2020 and No. 01/02 of 17 March 2020, as well as other orders that the Ministry may issue regarding public health emergency.

2. Every economic operator should take these hygienic and preventive measures:

2.1. disinfect and ventilate the workspace premises regularly;

2.2 equip workers with personal protective equipment, as directed by the Ministry of Health (MoH) and the National Institute of Public Health (NIPH);

2.3. take measures for social distance and avoid contact, (2+ meters) both employees and clients, as recommended by the Ministry of Health (MoH) and the National Institute of Public Health (NIPH),

2.4. use as much as possible electronic channels to carry out the activity, including the sale of goods and services, and.

2.5. take other measures necessary to implement Government decisions regarding health emergencies.

3. Closure of shopping malls (operating in open and closed environments, including bazaars except pharmacies (medical and agricultural) and grocery stores in these shopping malls.

4. Closure of gastronomic activities: bars, pubs, cafeterias, public kitchens, kebab shops, restaurants, and other beverage and food service activities, to serve walk-in clients;

4.1. These operators must demobilize the tables and chairs used for service within their premises and should close the doors to visiting clients.

4.2. To these operators take-away service is prohibited

4.3. However, these operators are permitted to distribute their products / services by delivery.

4.4. No person other than the staff shall be permitted to stay within the premises of these operators. Premises, personnel and means of transport engaged in the preparation and delivery of orders to customers shall be treated with rigorous hygiene measures, as referred to in point 2. when preparing and delivering products, measures of social distance and avoidance of contact must be strictly respected.

5. At shops, food markets, bakeries, medical and agricultural pharmacies, gas stations, car-wash, utilities and financial services, and any other activities that are permitted to work:

5.1. Must close corner cafeterias as well as “take-away” of drinks and food. Vending machine will be removed. But delivery of ordered products/services is permitted.

5.2. At gas station and car washes, the food market, lubricants and accessories shop are permitted to work, but will be closed the gastronomic activity (drinks and food) as well as ”Take-away”. Vending machines will be removed. But delivery of ordered products/services is permitted.

6. Food and beverage service is prohibited inside the dining hall. The employer must ensure the distribution of suitable foods to be consumed at the workplace/workspace.

7. All gastronomy activities in hotels are prohibited. Guests can be served with suitable food for consumption in their rooms. The hotel must ensure that it has accurate customer information, including the country of origin. The hotel must take action in accordance with the instructions provided by the Ministry of Health.

8. Special operators dealing with municipal, financial, electronic and postal services may provide reasonably organized schedule and staff services, in accordance with the measures in force for public health emergencies (referred to in point 1).

9. Distribution of printed promotional materials, such as leaflets, coupons, catalogs, etc. is prohibited.

10. Mobile sale of food, beverage and vending machines are prohibited in public places and within the premises of various economic operators.

11. Manufacturers, processors, constructions and other commercial and service activities (not mentioned in this directive) may exercise their activities by taking the measures referred to in points 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 2.5.

12. It is the duty of the market inspectors and labor inspectors throughout the Republic of Kosovo to consider with priority the cases related to the implementation of the decisions and orders referred to in point 1.

13. Supplemented and amended the Ordinance No. 01/03 of 17 March 2020.

14. This ordinance shall enter into force on the day of signature.

Rozeta HAJDARI, Minister

For further details, businesses can contact 046.873.488.

UPDATED ON: 20/03/2020

ORDINANCE

On the performance of economic activities during the public health emergency

1. All economic operators are ordered to:

1.2 act according to this ordinance, with ordinance No. 01/01 of March 12, 2020 and No. 01/02 of 17 March 2020, as well as other orders that the Ministry may issue regarding public health emergency.

2. Every economic operator should take these hygienic and preventive measures:

2.1. disinfect and ventilate the workspace premises regularly;

2.2 equip workers with personal protective equipment, as directed by the Ministry of Health (MoH) and the National Institute of Public Health (NIPH);

2.3. take measures for social distance and avoid contact, (2+ meters) both employees and clients, as recommended by the Ministry of Health (MoH) and the National Institute of Public Health (NIPH),

2.4. use as much as possible electronic channels to carry out the activity, including the sale of goods and services.

2.5. take other measures necessary to implement Government`s decisions regarding health emergencies.

3. Closure of shopping malls (operating in open and closed environments, including bazaars except pharmacies (medical and agricultural) and grocery stores in these shopping malls.

4. Closure of gastronomic activities: bars, pubs, cafeterias, public kitchens, kebab shops, restaurants, and other beverage and food service activities, to serve walk-in clients;

4.1. These operators must demobilize the tables and chairs used for service within their premises and should close the doors to visiting clients.

4.2. To these operators take-away service is prohibited

4.3. However, these operators are permitted to distribute their products / services by delivery.

4.4. No person other than the staff shall be permitted to stay within the premises of these operators. Premises, personnel and means of transport engaged in the preparation and delivery of orders to customers shall be treated with rigorous hygiene measures, as referred to in point 2. When preparing and delivering products, measures on social distance and avoidance of contact must be strictly respected.

5. At shops, food markets, bakeries, medical and agricultural pharmacies, gas stations, car-wash, utilities and financial services, and any other activities that are permitted to work:

5.1. Must close corner cafeterias as well as “take-away” of drinks and food. Vending machine will be removed. But delivery of ordered products/services is permitted.

5.2. At gas station and car washes, the food market, lubricants and accessories shop are permitted to work, but will be closed the gastronomic activity (drinks and food) as well as ”Take-away”. Vending machines will be removed. But delivery of ordered products/services is permitted.

6. Food and beverage service is prohibited inside the dining hall. The employer must ensure the distribution of suitable foods to be consumed at the workplace/workspace.

9. Distribution of printed promotional materials, such as leaflets, coupons, catalogs, etc. is prohibited.

10. Mobile sale of food, beverage and vending machines are prohibited in public places and within the premises of various economic operators.

11. Manufacturers, processors, constructions and other commercial and service activities (not mentioned in this ordinance) may exercise their activities by taking the measures referred to in points 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 2.5.

12. The market inspectors and labor inspectors throughout the Republic of Kosovo are obliged to consider with priority the cases related to the implementation of the decisions and orders referred to in point 1.

13. Supplemented and amended the Ordinance No. 01/03 of 17 March 2020.

14. This ordinance shall enter into force on the day of signature.

Rozeta HAJDARI, Minister

For further details, businesses can contact 046.873.488.

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