Decision No. 116/2008/QD-BNN Issuing the Regulation on Evaluation and Designation of Quality Testing Laboratories for Agricultural, Forestry, and Aquatic Products

Decision No. 116/2008/QD-BNN of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development issuing the Regulation on Evaluation and Designation of Quality Testing Laboratories for Agricultural, Forestry, and Aquatic Products based on relevant legal documents. The Decision takes effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

Document No.116/2008/QĐ-BNN
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Agriculture and Environment
Signed byCao Đức Phát — Bộ trưởng
Updated27/06/2026
SectorAgriculture and Rural Development
FieldUncategorized
Issued date03/12/2008
Effective date01/01/2009
Expiry date16/05/2011
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 116/2008/QD-BNN of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development issuing the Regulation on Evaluation and Designation of Quality Testing Laboratories for Agricultural, Forestry, and Aquatic Products based on relevant legal documents. The Decision takes effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

Key points

  • Quality testing laboratories for agricultural, forestry, and aquatic products are evaluated and designated according to the Regulation issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
  • The Decision takes effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Ensuring the quality of agricultural, forestry, and aquatic products, enhancing food safety.
  • Negative impact: May cause difficulties for testing laboratories in complying with new regulations.

❓ Frequently asked questions

When does this Decision take effect?

The Decision takes effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

What regulation must quality testing laboratories for agricultural, forestry, and aquatic products comply with?

Quality testing laboratories for agricultural, forestry, and aquatic products are evaluated and designated according to the Regulation issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

What is the duration of effectiveness of the Decision?

The Decision takes effect permanently, without specifying a specific duration.

Is it necessary to publish the Decision in the Official Gazette for it to take effect?

Yes, the Decision takes effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

Full text

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
DEVELOPMENT OF RURAL AREAS

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

NUMBER: 116/2008/QĐ-BNN
HA NOI, December 3, 2008

Pursuant to …;

ISSUING REGULATIONS ON THE EVALUATION AND DESIGNATION OF QUALITY TESTING LABORATORIES FOR AGRICULTURAL, FORESTRY, AND FISHERY PRODUCTS

__________________________

THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

BASED ON THE STANDARDS AND TECHNICAL REGULATIONS LAW NO. 68/2006/QH11 PASSED BY THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY AT ITS 11TH SESSION ON JUNE 29, 2006, AND ENTERING INTO FORCE ON JANUARY 1, 2007;

BASED ON THE QUALITY OF PRODUCTS AND COMMODITIES LAW NO. 05/2007/QH12 PASSED BY THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY AT ITS 12TH SESSION ON NOVEMBER 21, 2007, AND ENTERING INTO FORCE ON JULY 1, 2008;

BASED ON THE FOOD SAFETY AND SANITATION ORDINANCE; DECREE NO. 163/2004/NĐ-CP DATED SEPTEMBER 7, 2004 PROVIDING GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF CERTAIN ARTICLES OF THE FOOD SAFETY AND SANITATION ORDINANCE;

BASED ON DECREE NO. 01/2008/NĐ-CP DATED JANUARY 3, 2008 OF THE GOVERNMENT DEFINING THE FUNCTIONS, TASKS, POWERS, AND ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT;

At the proposal of the Director of the Directorate of Quality Assurance for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Products,

DECISION:

Article 1. ATTACHED TO THIS DECISION ARE THE REGULATIONS ON THE EVALUATION AND DESIGNATION OF QUALITY TESTING LABORATORIES FOR AGRICULTURAL, FORESTRY, AND FISHERY PRODUCTS.

Article 2. THIS DECISION SHALL TAKE EFFECT FIFTEEN (15) DAYS AFTER ITS PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE.

Article 3. THE HEAD OF THE MINISTRY’S OFFICE, DIRECTORS OF THE QUALITY MANAGEMENT BUREAU FOR AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTRY PRODUCTS AND FISHERY PRODUCTS, DIRECTORS OF THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT AND ENVIRONMENT, DIRECTORS OF PROVINCE AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENTS, HEADS OF UNITS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND INDIVIDUALS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS DECISION SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ITS IMPLEMENTATION./.

THE MINISTER
(Signed)
Cao Duc Phat
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