Decision No. 0538/MAF of the Minister on Good Agriculture Practices for Environmental Management Standard. Country/Territory Lao, People's Dem. Rep. Document type Regulation Date 2011 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Environment gen. Keyword Research Registration Contract/agreement Agricultural development Certification Inspection Environmental planning Environmental standards Policy/planning Standards Protection of environment Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, South-Eastern Asia Entry into force notes This Decision enters into force on the day of its signature. Abstract This Decision, consisting of six Parts, establishes Good Agriculture Practices for Environmental Management Standard. It aims at conserving and protecting the environment in the area and surrounding farm area. Good Agriculture Practices for Environmental Management has adopted the Asean GAP. This Module includes the requirements that producers and operators shall apply in production system in order to preserve and protect the environment inside and surrounding areas of farm. These Standards apply to individual, entity, family and organizations within country and outside the country that wants to produce Good Agriculture Practices for Environmental Management standard in Lao PDR. Full text English/Lao Website www.laotradeportal.gov.la