TIRANA, February 13 – Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj presented the main pillars of the inspection reform. She emphasized the importance of establishing a solid legal basis to meet the reform’s objectives.

The reform aims to consolidate inspectorates into a more coherent structure. Authorities also plan to simplify inspection procedures to reduce bureaucracy and administrative complexity.

Officials intend to increase transparency across all inspection processes. The framework will strengthen inspectors’ professional capacities to ensure higher efficiency.

The proposal addresses conflicts of interest by separating complaint and fine-appeal mechanisms from the inspectorates that impose penalties. In addition, authorities will introduce a risk-based inspection module to better target priorities and avoid unnecessary controls.

Ibrahimaj stated that inspections should not be frequent or duplicated by multiple inspectorates. She added that fines will not serve as the first punitive measure against businesses.

The new approach prioritizes preventive measures and formal warnings before penalties. Inspectors will focus on enabling compliance rather than immediate sanctioning.

The reform seeks to establish a fair and professional inspection system. Businesses will operate within a more predictable and regulated environment centered on prevention and self-correction.

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