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Circular No. 07/2015/TT-BNNPTNT guiding the adoption of international standards, regional standards and foreign standards in activities managed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Country/Territory
Viet Nam
Document type
Miscellaneous
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Công Báo Nos. 297-298 (07/03/2015).
Subject
Agricultural & rural development
Keyword
Standards Certification Inspection Monitoring Classification/declassification Agricultural development
Geographical area
Asia, East Asian Seas, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Circular enters into force on 2 April 2015.
Abstract

This Circular, consisting of 9 articles, guides the adoption of international standards, regional standards and foreign standards in activities managed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. This Circular applies to agencies and organizations engaged in activities which are related to the application of international standards, regional standards and foreign standards under the management of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. Purposes, principles and criteria for adoption of standards are listed below. Purposes: a) To serve as a basis for conformity assessment through accreditation, certification, inspection, assessment, testing and calibration; b) To serve as a basis for quality management of agricultural products, goods and supplies; c) To step by step harmonize national standards and technical regulations with regional and international standards.

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www.vietnamlawmagazine.vn

References - Legislation

Implements

Decree No. 38/2012/ND-CP detailing the implemenation of a number of articles of the Law on Food Safety.

Legislation | Viet Nam | 2012

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, International trade, Packaging/labelling, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Certification, Processing/handling, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. 55/2010/QH12 on Food Safety.

Legislation | Viet Nam | 2010

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Internal trade, International trade, Packaging/labelling, Processing/handling, Transport/storage, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Residues, Fraud

Source: FAO, FAOLEX