Decision No. 24/2004/QĐ-BTS of the Ministry of Fisheries amends certain provisions in four Industry Standards related to mixed feed pellets for various aquatic species. The main changes relate to harmful substance criteria and determination methods.
Scope of application
Heads of Departments, Directorates, and Inspectors of the Ministry; Chief of the Ministry's Office; Heads of subordinate units under the Ministry; Directors of Fisheries Departments, Agriculture and Rural Development Departments managing fisheries; Directors of enterprises producing mixed feed pellets for Black Tiger shrimp, Green Tiger shrimp, Pangasius catfish, Basa fish, and Nile tilapia.
Key points
- Enterprises producing mixed feed pellets for various aquatic species shall not be permitted to use Aflatoxin B1 exceeding 10 ppb.
- Method for determining harmful substances (Aflatoxin B1) → according to Vietnam Standard TCVN 6953:2001 instead of TCVN 4804-89.
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Positive impact: Reducing the risk of harmful substance contamination for aquatic species, protecting consumer health.
- Negative impact: Enterprises need to invest additional costs to comply with new regulations.
❓ Frequently asked questions
How long do enterprises have to implement this?
This Decision takes effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette; enterprises must comply immediately upon the Decision taking effect.
Which harmful substance is restricted in mixed feed pellets?
Harmful substance Aflatoxin B1 shall not exceed 10 ppb.
What has the method for determining harmful substances changed to?
The method for determining harmful substances (Aflatoxin B1) is now according to Vietnam Standard TCVN 6953:2001.
For which types of aquatic species does this Decision apply?
This Decision applies to mixed feed pellets for Black Tiger shrimp, Green Tiger shrimp, Pangasius catfish, Basa fish, and Nile tilapia.
Is there a risk of violating the law if the new regulations are not followed?
Those responsible for implementing this Decision will be subject to legal proceedings if they violate it.
Full text
Pursuant to …;
Amending Industry Standards
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MINISTER OF AQUATIC RESOURCES
Pursuant to 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 Fisheries;
At the proposal of the Director of the Science and Technology Department,
DECIDES:
Article 1: To amend certain provisions in four Industry Standards (TCN) issued pursuant to Decision No. 01/2004/QĐ-BTS dated January 14, 2004:
1. TCN 28 102:2004: Mixed Pellet Feed for White Shrimp
2. TCN 28 187:2004: Mixed Pellet Feed for Giant Freshwater Prawn
3. TCN 28 188:2004: Mixed Pellet Feed for Snakehead and Basa Fish
4. TCN 28 189:2004: Mixed Pellet Feed for Tilapia
1. Item 4 in Table 3 of the four TCNs shall be amended as follows:
- Replace the phrase "Hazardous substances (Aflatoxin)" with "Hazardous substance (Aflatoxin B1)."
- Replace the phrase "not permitted" with "not exceeding 10 ppb."
2. Clause 4.4.4 of the four TCNs shall be amended as follows:
- Replace the phrase "Determine hazardous substances (Aflatoxin) according to Vietnam Standard TCVN 4804-89" with "Determine hazardous substance (Aflatoxin B1) according to Vietnam Standard TCVN 6953:2001."
Article 2: This Decision shall take effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
Article 3: The Heads of the Ministry's Office; Heads of Departments, Inspectorates, and Units under the Ministry; Directors of Fisheries Departments and Departments of Agriculture and Rural Development responsible for fisheries management; and Directors of enterprises producing and trading in mixed pellet feed for White Shrimp, Giant Freshwater Prawn, Snakehead, Basa Fish, and Tilapia are responsible for implementing this Decision.
DEPUTY MINISTER
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