Circular No. 16/2014/TT-BNNPTNT of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development abolishes some national technical regulations on phytosanitary inspection and plant protection, and at the same time promulgates procedures for sample retention, storage, and transportation in plant quarantine.
Key points
- Abolish the National Technical Regulation on Wheat Bunt Disease Diagnosis Procedure (Tilletia indica Mitra) (QCVN 01 - 159 : 2014/BNNPTNT) and other technical regulations.
- Abolish the National Technical Regulation on Field Testing Effectiveness of Control Measures Against Pepper Anthracnose, Cucumber Seedling Death, and Chrysanthemum Rust (QCVN 01 - 160 : 2014/BNNPTNT) and other technical regulations.
- Abolish the National Technical Regulation on Survey Methods for Detecting Pests in Rice, Corn, Peanut, Soybean, and Cruciferous Vegetables (QCVN 01 - 166 : 2014/BNNPTNT) and other technical regulations.
- Abolish the National Technical Regulation on Field Testing Effectiveness of Control Measures Against Pepper Shoot Borer and Citrus Blight (QCVN 01 - 170 : 2014/BNNPTNT) and other technical regulations.
- Issue the Procedure for Sample Retention, Storage, and Transportation in Plant Quarantine (QCVN 01 - 175 : 2014/BNNPTNT).
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Positive impact: Reduces outdated technical regulations, thereby reducing compliance burdens on businesses.
- Negative impact: May cause difficulties for those involved in phytosanitary inspection and plant protection if they fail to promptly grasp the changes.
❓ Frequently asked questions
How many technical regulations does this circular abolish?
This circular abolishes a total of 16 national technical regulations on phytosanitary inspection and plant protection, and at the same time promulgates a new procedure.
When is the procedure for sample retention, storage, and transportation in plant quarantine applied?
This procedure takes effect from November 5, 2014, according to Circular No. 16/2014/TT-BNNPTNT.
Which technical regulations are abolished?
The abolished technical regulations include: Wheat Bunt Disease Diagnosis Procedure, Field Testing Effectiveness of Control Measures Against Pepper Anthracnose, Survey Methods for Detecting Pests in Rice, and many others.
How many new technical regulations are issued?
This circular only issues one new procedure, which is the Procedure for Sample Retention, Storage, and Transportation in Plant Quarantine (QCVN 01 - 175 : 2014/BNNPTNT).
Which agencies are responsible for implementing this circular?
The Director of the Department of Science, Technology, and Environment, the Director of the Plant Protection Department, and the Heads of relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals are responsible for implementation.
Full text
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE
AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
CIRCULAR
Issuing National Technical Regulations on Plant Quarantine and Protection
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Pursuant to the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations dated June 29, 2006;
Pursuant to Ordinance on Plant Protection and Quarantine No. 36/2001/PL-UBTVQH10 dated July 25, 2001;
Based on Decree No. 132/2008/NĐ-CP dated December 31, 2008 of the Government detailing implementation of certain provisions
Pursuant to Decree No. 199/2013/NĐ-CP dated November 26, 2013 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development;
Considering the proposal of the Director of the Plant Protection Department;
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development issues the National Technical Regulations on Plant Quarantine and Protection.
Article 1. Attached to this Circular are the National Technical Regulations on the field of Plant Quarantine and Protection:
Code: QCVN 01 - 159 : 2014/BNNPTNT
Code: QCVN 01 - 160 : 2014/BNNPTNT
Code: QCVN 01 - 161 : 2014/BNNPTNT
Code: QCVN 01 - 162 : 2014/BNNPTNT
Code: QCVN 01 - 163 : 2014/BNNPTNT
Code: QCVN 01 - 164 : 2014/BNNPTNT
Code: QCVN 01 - 165 : 2014/BNNPTNT
Code: QCVN 01 - 166 : 2014/BNNPTNT
Code: QCVN 01 - 167 : 2014/BNNPTNT
Code: QCVN 01 - 168 : 2014/BNNPTNT
Code: QCVN 01 - 169 : 2014/BNNPTNT
Code: QCVN 01 - 170 : 2014/BNNPTNT.
Code: QCVN 01 - 171 : 2014/BNNPTNT
Code: QCVN 01 - 172 : 2014/BNNPTNT
Code: QCVN 01 - 173 : 2014/BNNPTNT
Code: QCVN 01 - 174 : 2014/BNNPTNT
Code: QCVN 01 - 175 : 2014/BNNPTNT
Code: QCVN 01 - 176 : 2014/BNNPTNT
Code: QCVN 01 - 177 : 2014/BNNPTNT
Code: QCVN 01 - 178 : 2014/BNNPTNT
Code: QCVN 01 - 179 : 2014/BNNPTNT
Code: QCVN 01 - 180 : 2014/BNNPTNT
Code: QCVN 01 - 181 : 2014/BNNPTNT
Article 2. This Circular takes effect from November 5, 2014.
Article 3. The Heads of the Science, Technology and Environment Department, the Plant Protection Department, and other relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals shall be responsible for its implementation.
IN THE COURSE OF IMPLEMENTATION, ANY DIFFICULTIES SHOULD BE PROMPTLY REPORTED TO THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT FOR STUDY AND AMENDMENT./.
DEPUTY MINISTER
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