Circular No. 22/2014/TT-BNNPTTN Issuing National Technical Regulations on Conditions for Aquaculture

Circular No. 22/2014/TT-BNNPTNT issues two National Technical Regulations on conditions for aquaculture, detailing veterinary hygiene, environmental protection, and food safety for brackish water shrimp farms and tilapia ponds.

Document No.22/2014/TT-BNNPTTN
Document typeCircular
Issuing authorityMinistry of Agriculture and Environment
Signed byVũ Văn Tám — Thứ trưởng
Updated20/06/2026
SectorAgriculture and Rural Development
FieldFisheries
Issued date29/07/2014
Effective date01/02/2015
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Circular No. 22/2014/TT-BNNPTNT issues two National Technical Regulations on conditions for aquaculture, detailing veterinary hygiene, environmental protection, and food safety for brackish water shrimp farms and tilapia ponds.

Scope of application

Aquaculturists, brackish water shrimp farms, and tilapia ponds

Key points

  • Brackish water shrimp farmers must comply with regulations on veterinary hygiene, environmental protection, and food safety according to QCVN 02 - 19 : 2014/BNNPTNT (Article 1)
  • Tilapia pond farmers must comply with regulations on veterinary hygiene, environmental protection, and food safety according to QCVN 02 - 20 : 2014/BNNPTNT (Article 1)
  • This Circular takes effect from February 1, 2015
  • The Director of the Fisheries General Department and relevant agencies are responsible for implementing this Circular (Article 3)
  • Issues encountered during implementation shall be promptly reflected to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development for study, amendment, and supplementation

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • To ensure veterinary hygiene, environmental protection, and food safety for cultured aquatic products
  • To strengthen state management over aquaculture
  • It may cause initial difficulties for aquaculturists due to compliance with new regulations

❓ Frequently asked questions

When does this Circular take effect?

Circular No. 22/2014/TT-BNNPTNT takes effect from February 1, 2015.

What contents do the National Technical Regulations on conditions for aquaculture include?

They include National Technical Regulations on brackish water shrimp farms and tilapia ponds, detailing veterinary hygiene, environmental protection, and food safety.

Who is responsible for organizing the implementation of this Circular?

The Director of the Fisheries General Department and relevant agencies are responsible for organizing the implementation (Article 3).

Full text

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
- Office of the Government (for publication in the Official Gazette and posting on the
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SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness
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Number: 22/2014/TT-BNNPTTN
Hanoi, July 29, 2014

CIRCULAR

ISSUING NATIONAL TECHNICAL REGULATIONS ON CONDITIONS FOR AQUATIC FARMING

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BASED ON THE DECREE NO. 199/2013/NĐ-CP OF NOVEMBER 26, 2013 OF THE GOVERNMENT PROVIDING FOR THE FUNCTIONS, TASKS, POWERS, AND ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT;

BASED ON THE LAW ON STANDARDS AND TECHNICAL REGULATIONS dated June 29, 2006;

Pursuant to Decree No. 127/2007/NĐ-CP dated August 1, 2007 of the Government detailing the implementation of certain provisions of the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations;

At the proposal of the Director General of the Fisheries General Department;

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development issues the National Technical Regulations on Conditions for Aquatic Farming.

Article 1. Issued along with this Circular are 02 National Technical Regulations on conditions for aquaculture:

1. National Technical Regulation on Shrimp Brackish Water Farming Facilities - Conditions for Ensuring Veterinary Sanitation, Environmental Protection, and Food Safety.

Code: QCVN 02 - 19 : 2014/BNNPTNT.

2. National Technical Regulation on Pangasius Hypophthalmus (Sauvage, 1878) Pond Farming Facilities - Conditions for Ensuring Veterinary Sanitation, Environmental Protection, and Food Safety.

Code: QCVN 02 - 20 : 2014/BNNPTNT.

Article 2. This Circular takes effect from February 1, 2015.

Article 3. THE DIRECTOR OF THE FISHERY AGENCY, HEADS OF ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS CONCERNED SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR 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
DEPUTY MINISTER
(Signed)
VU VAN TAM
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