Decision No. 15/2006/QD-BTS On Issuing the Regulation on Management of Import and Export of Specialized Aquatic Products

Decision No. 15/2006/QD-BTS of the Ministry of Fisheries promulgates the Regulation on Management of Import and Export of Specialized Aquatic Products. This Decision replaces previous regulations and takes effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette.

Document No.15/2006/QĐ-BTS
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Agriculture and Environment
Signed byNguyễn Thị Hồng Minh — Thứ trưởng
Updated29/06/2026
FieldUncategorized
Issued date08/09/2006
Effective date12/10/2006
Expiry date31/10/2009
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 15/2006/QD-BTS of the Ministry of Fisheries promulgates the Regulation on Management of Import and Export of Specialized Aquatic Products. This Decision replaces previous regulations and takes effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette.

Scope of application

Director of the Ministry's Office; Inspector General of the Ministry; Heads of Departments and Bureaus under the Ministry; Directors of Fisheries Departments, Departments of Agriculture and Rural Development responsible for fisheries management; organizations and individuals engaged in import and export of specialized aquatic products.

Key points

  • Director of the Ministry's Office; Inspector General of the Ministry; Heads of Departments and Bureaus under the Ministry; Directors of Fisheries Departments, Departments of Agriculture and Rural Development responsible for fisheries management → shall be responsible for implementing this Decision.
  • Organizations and individuals engaged in import and export of specialized aquatic products → must comply with the newly issued regulation.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Those significantly affected are businesses and organizations and individuals operating in the import and export of aquatic products sector. The new regulation may create administrative procedural disadvantages.
  • However, issuing this regulation helps to more strictly manage the import and export of specialized aquatic products, protecting human health and the environment.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Who does this Decision apply to?

This Decision applies to Director of the Ministry's Office; Inspector General of the Ministry; Heads of Departments and Bureaus under the Ministry; Directors of Fisheries Departments, Departments of Agriculture and Rural Development responsible for fisheries management; organizations and individuals engaged in import and export of specialized aquatic products.

When does this Decision take effect?

This Decision takes effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette.

What does this Decision replace?

This Decision replaces Decision No. 344/2001/QD-BTS of the Minister of Fisheries on the management of import and export of specialized aquatic products during the period 2001-2005 and Decisions of the Minister of Fisheries amending, supplementing, and extending Decision No. 344/2001/QD-BTS.

What contents does the Regulation on Management of Import and Export of Specialized Aquatic Products include?

Specific details about the contents of the Regulation are not stated in this Decision. Readers need to refer to the Regulation on Management of Import and Export of Specialized Aquatic Products for detailed information.

How does this Decision affect business operations?

This Decision creates administrative procedural disadvantages for organizations and individuals engaged in import and export of specialized aquatic products. However, it also helps to more strictly manage the import and export of specialized aquatic products, protecting human health and the environment.

Full text

MINISTRY OF AQUATIC RESOURCES

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

No.: 15/2006/QĐ-BTS
Hanoi, September 8, 2006

Pursuant to …;

Regarding the issuance of the Regulation on Management of Import and Export of Aquatic Products

 Specialized Commodities

______________________

THE MINISTER OF AQUATIC RESOURCES

On the basis of the Fisheries Law 2003;

The Animal Health Ordinance 2004; The Livestock Breeding Seed Ordinance 2004; The Crop Seed Ordinance 2004;

On the basis of Decree No. 33/2005/NĐ-CP dated March 15, 2005 of the Government detailing the implementation of certain provisions of the Animal Health Ordinance;

On the basis of Decree No. 15/CP dated March 19, 1996 of the Government on the management of animal feed;

On the basis of Decree No. 43/2003/NĐ-CP dated May 2, 2003 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Aquatic Resources;

On the basis of Decree No. 12/2006/NĐ-CP dated February 23, 2006 of the Government detailing the implementation of the Commercial Law regarding international trade activities and foreign agency purchase, sale, processing, and transshipment of goods;

At the proposal of the Director of the Quality Control, Food Safety, and Animal Health Department for Aquatic Products,

DECISION:

Article 1. Issued together with this Decision is the "Regulation on Management of Import and Export of Specialized Aquatic Products".

Article 2. This Decision shall take effect 15 days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette and shall replace Decision No. 344/2001/QĐ-BTS dated May 2, 2001 of the Minister of Aquatic Resources on the management of import and export of specialized aquatic products during the period 2001-2005 and all Decisions of the Minister of Aquatic Resources amending, supplementing, and extending Decision No. 344/2001/QĐ-BTS. All previous regulations contrary to this Regulation are hereby abolished.

Article 3. The Head of the Ministry's Office; the Inspector General of the Ministry; Heads of Departments and Bureaus under the Ministry; Directors of Provincial Fisheries Services and Provincial Departments of Agriculture and Rural Development responsible for fisheries management; organizations and individuals engaged in the import and export of specialized aquatic products are responsible for implementing this Decision.

DEPUTY MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER
(Signed)
Nguyen Thi Hong Minh
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