Circular No. 13/2013/TT-BTNMT stipulates the Technical Procedures and Economic-Tech Standards for detecting genetically modified organisms using qualitative and quantitative DNA analysis methods.

Circular No. 13/2013/TT-BTNMT stipulates the Technical Procedures and Economic-Tech Standards for detecting genetically modified organisms through DNA analysis methods. This document applies to organizations and individuals involved in biosafety related to genetically modified organisms.

Document No.13/2013/TT-BTNMT
Document typeCircular
Issuing authorityMinistry of Agriculture and Environment
Signed byBùi Cách Tuyến — Thứ trưởng
Updated20/06/2026
SectorNatural Resources and Environment
FieldEnvironment
Issued date21/06/2013
Effective date05/08/2013
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Circular No. 13/2013/TT-BTNMT stipulates the Technical Procedures and Economic-Tech Standards for detecting genetically modified organisms through DNA analysis methods. This document applies to organizations and individuals involved in biosafety related to genetically modified organisms.

Scope of application

Organizations and individuals involved in detecting and managing genetically modified organisms through DNA analysis methods

Key points

  • Organizations and individuals must comply with the technical procedures specified in this Circular when conducting detection of genetically modified organisms (Article 1).
  • Provisions on Economic-Tech Standards related to implementing DNA analysis methods for detecting genetically modified organisms.
  • This Circular takes effect from August 5, 2013 (Article 2).
  • Heads of agencies, organizations, and individuals concerned are responsible for enforcing this Circular.
  • Subordinate units under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment must also comply with the provisions of this Circular when carrying out management of genetically modified organisms.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Enhance the accurate detection capability of genetically modified organisms, contributing to ensuring biosafety.
  • Help organizations and individuals involved to effectively comply with regulations on managing genetically modified organisms.
  • Contribute to raising public awareness about the importance of controlling genetically modified organisms.

❓ Frequently asked questions

When does this Circular take effect?

Circular No. 13/2013/TT-BTNMT takes effect from August 5, 2013.

Which organizations and individuals must comply with this Circular?

All organizations and individuals involved in detecting and managing genetically modified organisms through DNA analysis methods must comply.

What main contents does this Circular stipulate?

This Circular stipulates Technical Procedures and Economic-Tech Standards for detecting genetically modified organisms through DNA analysis methods.

Who is responsible for enforcing this Circular?

Heads of agencies, organizations, and individuals concerned are responsible for enforcing this Circular.

Full text

MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

NUMBER: 13/2013/TT-BTNMT
HA NOI, June 21, 2013

CIRCULAR

REGULATING TECHNICAL PROCEDURES AND ECONOMIC-TECHNICAL STANDARDS IN THE DETECTION OF GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS THROUGH QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS METHODS OF DEOXYRIBONUCLEIC ACIDspecialized agency under the People's Committee of the province/city.

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BASED ON THE BIODIVERSITY LAW NO. 20/2008/QH12 OF JANUARY 13, 2008, PASSED BY THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM;

BASED ON THE DECREE NO. 69/2010/NĐ-CP OF JUNE 21, 2010 ON BIOLOGICAL SAFETY FOR GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS, GENETIC MATERIALS, AND PRODUCTS OF GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS;

Pursuant to Decree No. 21/2013/NĐ-CP dated March 4, 2013, promulgated by the Government, stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment;

AT THE PROPOSAL OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE ENVIRONMENT ADMINISTRATION, THE HEAD OF THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT, AND THE HEAD OF THE LEGAL AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT;

THE MINISTER OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT ISSUES THE CIRCULAR REGULATING TECHNICAL PROCEDURES AND ECONOMIC-TECHNICAL STANDARDS IN THE DETECTION OF GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS THROUGH QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS METHODS OF DEOXYRIBONUCLEIC ACID.

c) Enterprises may be granted permission for no more than one block out of the total three dual-frequency blocks (FDD) B

Article 1. ATTACHED TO THIS CIRCULAR ARE THE TECHNICAL PROCEDURES AND ECONOMIC-TECHNICAL STANDARDS IN THE DETECTION OF GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS THROUGH QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS METHODS OF DEOXYRIBONUCLEIC ACID.

12/2025/TT-BNNMT dated June 19, 2025 issued by the Minister of Agriculture and EnvironmentTHIS CIRCULAR SHALL TAKE EFFECT FROM AUGUST 5, 2013.

Article 3. THE MINISTER, THE HEADS OF GOVERNMENT MINISTRIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, THE CHAIRMEN OF THE PEOPLE'S COMMITTEES OF PROVINCES AND MUNICIPALITIES DIRECTLY UNDER THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT, THE DIRECTOR OF THE ENVIRONMENT ADMINISTRATION, THE HEADS OF THE SUBORDINATE UNITS OF THE MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT, THE DIRECTORS OF THE ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENTS OF PROVINCES AND MUNICIPALITIES DIRECTLY UNDER THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT, AND THE ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS RELATED TO THIS MATTER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTING THIS CIRCULAR./.

DEPUTY MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER
(Signed)
Bui Cach Tuyen

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