Circular No. 05/2009/TT-BNN Regarding the Supplemental Addition of Certain Pesticides to the List of Pesticides Permitted for Use in Vietnam

Circular No. 05/2009/TT-BNN supplements 455 active ingredients of pesticides to the list of permitted pesticides in Vietnam, and at the same time stipulates the export and import of these types of pesticides.

Document No.05/2009/TT-BNN
Document typeCircular
Issuing authorityMinistry of Agriculture and Environment
Signed byBùi Bá Bổng — Thứ trưởng
Updated27/06/2026
SectorAgriculture and Rural Development
FieldUncategorized
Issued date03/02/2009
Effective date20/03/2009
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Circular No. 05/2009/TT-BNN supplements 455 active ingredients of pesticides to the list of permitted pesticides in Vietnam, and at the same time stipulates the export and import of these types of pesticides.

Scope of application

Plant Protection Department, Director of the Office of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Heads of Units under the Ministry, organizations and individuals concerned.

Key points

  • Eight active ingredients with eight registered trade names are officially added to the list of pesticides permitted for use in Vietnam.
  • Three hundred forty-seven cases (one hundred eighty-nine insecticides, one hundred thirteen fungicides, thirty-two herbicides, seven molluscicides, five plant growth regulators, and one termite control product) are registered for supplementary addition to the list.
  • The export and import of pesticides must comply with the Regulations on Export and Import of Goods issued together with Decree No. 12/2006/NĐ-CP.
  • This Circular takes effect forty-five days from the date of issuance.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Strengthening plant protection, increasing productivity and quality of agricultural products.
  • Negative impact: May impose additional burdens on enterprises in complying with pesticide registration regulations.

❓ Frequently asked questions

How many active ingredients are supplemented to the list?

Four hundred fifty-five active ingredients (eight officially registered and three hundred forty-seven supplementary registered).

What regulations must be followed for the export and import of pesticides?

Must comply with the Regulations on Export and Import of Goods issued together with Decree No. 12/2006/NĐ-CP.

When does this Circular take effect?

It takes effect forty-five days from the date of issuance.

What types of pesticides are supplemented?

Includes insecticides (three active ingredients), fungicides (three active ingredients), herbicides (one active ingredient), plant growth regulators (one active ingredient), and three hundred forty-seven other cases.

Which units are responsible for implementing this Circular?

Director of the Plant Protection Department, Director of the Office of the Ministry, Heads of Units under the Ministry, and related organizations and individuals.

Full text

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 05/2009/TT-BNN
Date: February 3, 2009

CIRCULAR

Regarding the addition of certain types of plant protection products to the List of Plant Protection Products Permitted for Use in Vietnam

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Pursuant to Decree No. 01/2008/NĐ-CP dated January 3, 2008, of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development;

Pursuant to the Plant Protection and Quarantine Ordinance promulgated on August 8, 2001;

Pursuant to the Regulation on Management of Plant Protection Products issued together with Decision No. 89/2006/QĐ-BNN dated October 2, 2006 of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development;

At the proposal of the Director of the Plant Protection Department,

Article 1

1. Official registration: Eight active ingredients with eight trade names (including three active ingredients with three trade names for insecticides, three active ingredients with three trade names for fungicides, one active ingredient with one trade name for herbicides, and one active ingredient with one trade name for growth regulators) into the list of plant protection products permitted for use in Vietnam (attached list).

2. Supplementary registration: Three hundred forty-seven cases (including one hundred eighty-nine insecticides, one hundred thirteen fungicides, thirty-two herbicides, seven molluscicides, five growth regulators, and one termite control product) into the list of plant protection products permitted for use in Vietnam (attached list).

Article 2. The export and import of plant protection products under this Circular shall be carried out in accordance with the Regulations on Export and Import of Goods issued together with Decree No. 12/2006/NĐ-CP dated January 23, 2006 of the Government.

Article 3. This Circular shall take effect forty-five days from the date of signature.

Article 4. The Director of the Plant Protection Department, the Head of the Ministry's Office, Heads of units under the Ministry, and relevant organizations and individuals are responsible for implementing this Circular./.

DEPUTY MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER
(Signed)
BUU BA BONG
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