Decree No. 07-L/CTN Proclaims the Veterinary Law

The Veterinary Law is promulgated to regulate veterinary activities, protect human and animal health. It applies to veterinary facilities, organizations, and individuals related to such activities.

Document No.07-L/CTN
Document typeOrder
Issuing authorityOffice of the President
Signed byLê Đức Anh — Chủ tịch nước
Updated02/07/2026
SectorAgriculture and Rural Development
FieldVeterinary Medicine
Issued date15/02/1993
Effective date04/02/1993
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

The Veterinary Law is promulgated to regulate veterinary activities, protect human and animal health. It applies to veterinary facilities, organizations, and individuals related to such activities.

Scope of application

Veterinary facilities, organizations, and individuals carry out veterinary activities.

Key points

  • Veterinary facilities → must comply with the provisions on practicing licenses and registration of activities as stipulated in Article 5 of the Veterinary Law.
  • Organizations and individuals → shall not carry out veterinary activities without a practicing license or registration of activities as stipulated in Article 6 of the Veterinary Law.
  • Veterinary facilities → must comply with the provisions on service quality and hygiene safety during the implementation of veterinary activities as stipulated in Article 7 of the Veterinary Law.
  • Organizations and individuals → enjoy benefits when cooperating with veterinary facilities as stipulated in Article 10 of the Veterinary Law.
  • Veterinary facilities → must comply with the provisions on environmental protection and labor safety during the implementation of veterinary activities as stipulated in Article 8 of the Veterinary Law.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Strengthen management, improve veterinary service quality, and protect human and animal health.
  • Negative impact: May increase costs for veterinary facilities due to compliance with new regulations.

❓ Frequently asked questions

How must veterinary facilities obtain a practicing license?

According to Article 5 of the Veterinary Law, veterinary facilities must be granted a practicing license and register their activities in accordance with the law.

What penalties will organizations and individuals face if they carry out veterinary activities without a practicing license?

According to Article 6 of the Veterinary Law, organizations and individuals shall not carry out veterinary activities without a practicing license or registration of activities. If violated, they will be subject to penalties as prescribed by law.

What regulations must veterinary facilities comply with regarding service quality and hygiene safety?

According to Article 7 of the Veterinary Law, veterinary facilities must ensure service quality and implement hygiene safety measures during the implementation of veterinary activities.

What benefits do organizations and individuals have when cooperating with veterinary facilities?

According to Article 10 of the Veterinary Law, organizations and individuals enjoy benefits when cooperating with veterinary facilities as prescribed by law.

What regulations must veterinary facilities comply with regarding environmental protection and labor safety?

According to Article 8 of the Veterinary Law, veterinary facilities must implement environmental protection measures and ensure labor safety during the implementation of veterinary activities.

Full text

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY STANDING COMMITTEE
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SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
Independence - Freedom - Happiness
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Number: 7-L/CTN

Hanoi, February 15, 1993

ORDER

Issuing the Ordinance on Veterinary Medicine

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PRESIDENT OF THE STATE

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM

Pursuant to Article 103 and Article 106 of the Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in 1992;

Pursuant to Article 78 of the Law on the Organization of the National Assembly,

NOW PROMULGATES:

The Ordinance on Veterinary Medicine was adopted by the Standing Committee of the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Session IX) on February 4, 1993./.

SPEAKER OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

(Signed)

Nguyen Phu Trong

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