Circular No. 06/2015/TT-BNNPTNT amends the deadline for submitting applications to obtain certificates confirming genetically modified plants suitable for food and animal feed use. The application submission deadline is March 10, 2016.
Scope of application
Organizations and individuals producing, importing, and trading genetically modified plants for food and animal feed use.
Key points
- Organizations and individuals must submit registration applications to obtain certificates confirming genetically modified plants suitable for food and animal feed use before continuing to use such plants in Vietnam no later than March 10, 2016.
- This Circular takes effect from March 31, 2015.
- During implementation, if there are difficulties or obstacles, they should be reported to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development for consideration and resolution.
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Positive impact: Helps ensure food safety and effective management of genetically modified plants.
- Negative impact: May cause difficulties for businesses in complying with regulations if they do not have early implementation plans.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What is the deadline for submitting the application?
The deadline for submitting applications to obtain certificates confirming genetically modified plants suitable for food and animal feed use is March 10, 2016.
When does this Circular take effect?
This Circular takes effect from March 31, 2015.
Who must submit the application?
Organizations and individuals producing, importing, and trading genetically modified plants for food and animal feed use.
If there are difficulties during implementation, who will resolve them?
During implementation, if there are difficulties or obstacles, they should be promptly reported to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development for consideration and resolution.
Can the application submission deadline be extended?
This Circular clearly stipulates that the application submission deadline is March 10, 2016, and does not mention any extension of the deadline.
Full text
CIRCULAR
Amending Clause 2 of Article 18 of Circular No. 02/2014/TT-BNNPTNT dated January 24, 2014
of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development on the procedures for issuing and revoking
Certificates confirming genetically modified plants meet conditions for use as food and animal feed
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Pursuant to Decree No. 199/2013/NĐ-CP dated November 26, 2013 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development;
Pursuant to Decree No. 69/2010/NĐ-CP dated June 21, 2010 of the Government on biosafety regarding genetically modified organisms, genetic material, and products derived from genetically modified organisms;
Pursuant to Decree No. 108/2011/NĐ-CP dated November 30, 2011 of the Government amending Decree No. 69/2010/NĐ-CP on biosafety regarding genetically modified organisms, genetic material, and products derived from genetically modified organisms;
Pursuant to Decree No. 38/2012/NĐ-CP dated April 25, 2012 of the Government detailing implementation of certain provisions of the Food Safety Law;
At the proposal of the Director of the Department of Science, Technology and Environment,
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development promulgates this Circular amending Clause 2 of Article 18 of Circular No. 02/2014/TT-BNNPTNT dated January 24, 2014 on the procedures for issuing and revoking Certificates confirming genetically modified plants meet conditions for use as food and animal feed.
Article 1. The content of Clause 2 of Article 18 is amended as follows:
"2. Events involving genetically modified plants must submit registration applications for Certificates before continuing to be used as food and animal feed in Vietnam no later than March 10, 2016."
Article 2. Implementation clause
1. This Circular takes effect from March 31, 2015.
2. During implementation, if there are difficulties or obstacles, they should be promptly reported to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development for consideration and resolution./.
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