Circular No. 12/2012/TT-BCT Issuing National Technical Regulations on Ammonium Nitrate for the Production of ANFO Explosives

Circular No. 12/2012/TT-BCT issuing National Technical Regulations on Ammonium Nitrate for the Production of ANFO Explosives takes effect from July 26, 2012. This Circular regulates the production and use of Ammonium Nitrate in fire and explosion safety areas.

Document No.12/2012/TT-BCT
Document typeCircular
Issuing authorityMinistry of Industry and Trade
Signed byNguyễn Nam Hải — Thứ trưởng
Updated25/06/2026
SectorIndustry and Trade
Issued date12/06/2012
Effective date26/07/2012
Expiry date—
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Circular No. 12/2012/TT-BCT issuing National Technical Regulations on Ammonium Nitrate for the Production of ANFO Explosives takes effect from July 26, 2012. This Circular regulates the production and use of Ammonium Nitrate in fire and explosion safety areas.

Key points

  • National Technical Regulations on Ammonium Nitrate for the Production of ANFO Explosives are issued
  • This Circular takes effect from July 26, 2012
  • Relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals are responsible for implementing this Circular

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • To ensure fire and explosion safety during the production of ANFO explosives
  • In accordance with legal provisions on standards and technical regulations

❓ Frequently asked questions

Who does this National Technical Regulation apply to?

This Circular does not specify specific subjects, but it may apply to enterprises producing ANFO explosives and relevant state management agencies.

When does this Circular take effect?

This Circular takes effect from July 26, 2012.

Which agencies, organizations, and individuals are responsible for implementing this Circular?

The Director of the Ministry's Office, the Inspector General of the Ministry, Heads of Departments, Directors of General Administrations and Bureaus under the Ministry, Directors of Provincial Departments of Industry and Trade, and Heads of agencies, organizations, and individuals related to this matter are responsible for implementing this Circular.

What contents does the National Technical Regulation on Ammonium Nitrate for the Production of ANFO Explosives include?

This Circular does not provide detailed information about the contents of the National Technical Regulation, only mentioning the issuance of the regulation.

What penalties will be imposed for violations of this Circular?

This Circular does not specify penalty measures, only identifying agencies, organizations, and individuals responsible for implementation.

Full text

MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE
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SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness
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Number: 12/2012/TT-BCT
Hanoi, June 12, 2012

CIRCULAR

Issuing National Technical Regulations

on Ammonium Nitrate for the Production of ANFO Explosives

Pursuant to Decree No. 189/2007/NĐ-CP dated December 27, 2007 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, and Decree No. 44/2011/NĐ-CP dated June 14, 2011 amending and supplementing Article 3 of Decree No. 189/2007/NĐ-CP dated December 27, 2007;

Pursuant to the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations dated June 29, 2006;

Based on Decree No. 132/2008/NĐ-CP dated December 31, 2008 of the Government detailing implementation of certain provisions

Pursuant to Circular No. 23/2007/TT-BKHCN dated September 28, 2007 of the Ministry of Science and Technology guiding the development, review, and issuance of technical standards;

Article 1. This Circular promulgates the National Technical Regulation on Ammonium Nitrate for the Production of ANFO Explosives.

Article 2. This Circular takes effect from July 26, 2012.

Article 3. The Heads of the Ministry's Office, the Inspectorate, the Department Directors, the General Administrators, the Bureau Directors under the Ministry, the Directors of Provincial Departments of Industry and Trade, the Heads of relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals are responsible for implementing this Circular.

DEPUTY MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER
(Signed)
Nguyen Nam Hai

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