Background
Following reports on February 27, 2026, that 11 workers at CAMBO UNISOLL LTD. factory in Khsach Kandal district, Kandal Province suffered injuries and one died upon hospital transfer, the Ministry of Environment assigned specialists to inspect environmental quality at the site. The factory is located in Prey Chas village, Vihear Suork commune.
Scope of Application
The inspection focuses on air quality and potential environmental pollution at and around the CAMBO UNISOLL LTD. factory site in Khsach Kandal district, Kandal Province.
Key Provisions or Decisions
The Ministry of Environment, led by Secretary of State Dr. Eng Sophalet, directed the Environmental Protection General Directorate to deploy an intervention team to prevent environmental pollution linked to the reported factory incident. The team, cooperating with relevant authorities, is conducting air quality monitoring using analytical equipment on-site. They are collecting information to assess environmental and worker health impacts.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
This operation underscores the Ministry of Environment’s regulatory oversight following industrial accidents involving human health and environmental risks. Businesses must anticipate official environmental quality assessments when incidents occur, with potential follow-up actions based on findings and compliance with environmental laws and natural resource regulations.
Official Source
Ministry of Environment Facebook post, February 27, 2026
