Directive No. 07/2001/CT-BTS prohibiting the use of chloramphenicol and managing chemicals and veterinary drugs in the production of aquatic goods. Country/Territory Viet Nam Document type Regulation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition, Fisheries Keyword Aquaculture Fish products Drugs Crustaceans Food additives Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Codex Alimentarius Toxicity/poisoning Residues Geographical area Asia, South-Eastern Asia Abstract The Directive bans the use of choramphenicol and regulates the use of other antibiotics in all the procedures related to the production, processing, preserving and handling of crustaceans and fish products. Moreover, it Decrees the necessity for inspections at production/processing sites, the reporting of results to the Ministry. This Directive is compliant with the Codex Alimentarius. Full text English