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Decision No. 650/2000/QD-BTS promulgating the Regulation on the State Inspection and Certification of Aquatic Goods Quality.

Country/Territory
Viet Nam
Document type
Regulation
Date
2000
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Công Báo No. 39, 22 October 2000, pp. 47-51.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Inspection Certification
Geographical area
Asia, East Asian Seas, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
Entry into force on 19 August 2000.
Abstract

This Regulation prescribes the mode, contents and procedures of inspection and certification of the quality of aquatic products, and, in relation to this, defines duties and powers of State inspection agencies. It applies to all aquatic products, whether intended for exportation or domestic consumption, and to imported products. Inspecting agencies are appointed by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment and the Ministry of Aquatic Resources. Products originating from specified establishment shall be exempt from inspection (art. 4). Products shall not be exported, imported or domestically consumed without a quality certificate or a quality inspection exemption (art. 5). Articles 6 to 8 define duties and powers of owners of products and inspecting agencies. Articles 9 to 13 define the contents and procedures of inspection and the notification of inspection results. Remaining provisions deal with charges and fees, settlement of complaints and handling of violations. (18 articles)

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References - Legislation

Repealed by

Decision No. 118/2008/QD-BNN promulgating the Regulation on inspection and certification of food quality, hygiene and safety of fisheries goods.

Legislation | Viet Nam | 2008

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Inspection, Certification, Residues

Source: FAO, FAOLEX