Decision No. 15/2006/QD-BTS promulgating the Regulation on management of import and export of fishery goods. Country/Territory Viet Nam Document type Regulation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Công Báo Nos. 59-62, 27 September 2006, pp. 80-88. Subject Fisheries Keyword Aquatic animals Fish products Aquaculture Authorization/permit International trade Drugs Fish disease Animal feed/feedstuffs Animal health Hygiene/sanitary procedures Inspection Precautionary principle Protection of environment Public health Quarantine Trade in species Geographical area Asia, East Asian Seas, South-Eastern Asia Entry into force notes This Decision enters into force 15 days after its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract The purpose of this Decision is to manage the import and export of fishery goods which shall include: live aquatic products; breeding aquatic species; aquatic animal feed; veterinary drugs; products for treating and improving aquaculture. Fishery goods, when imported or exported, shall be tested for quality and be quarantined according to current regulations. The Decision sets out procedures for the grant of import and export permits. The regulations of CITES Vietnam shall be complied with for the species covered by the CITES. The Decision also defines responsibilities and powers of the Department for Management of Aquatic Product Quality, Safety, Hygiene and Veterinary Medicine, and of regional and provincial authorities. Full text English