Circular No. 24/2013/TT-BYT stipulates maximum residue limits for veterinary drugs in food, effective from October 1, 2013. This regulation replaces and abolishes previous regulations.
Key points
- Based on the Law on Food Safety and Government Decrees, this Circular issues maximum residue limits for veterinary drugs in food.
- This Circular takes effect from October 1, 2013. In case corresponding National Technical Regulations are issued, the maximum limits will comply with those regulations.
- Part 2 of Decision No. 46/2007/QĐ-BYT on 'Maximum Levels of Biological and Chemical Contamination in Food' is abolished from the date this Circular takes effect.
- This Circular will be reviewed, amended, and supplemented as needed for management purposes. Relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals should report any difficulties for consideration and resolution.
- The Food Safety Administration and related units are responsible for implementing this Circular.
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Positive impact: Reducing the risk of food contamination due to drug residues, protecting consumer health.
- Negative impact: It may increase costs for food producers and traders due to compliance with new regulations.
❓ Frequently asked questions
Who does this Circular apply to?
This Circular does not specify specific subjects, but it can apply to food producers, traders, and relevant state management agencies.
What are the maximum residue limits for veterinary drugs in food?
This Circular does not specify the exact levels of individual veterinary drugs, only stipulating the issuance and application according to corresponding National Technical Regulations.
When does this Circular take effect?
This Circular takes effect from October 1, 2013.
Are there any difficulties in implementation?
Yes, relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals should report any difficulties to the Ministry of Health (Food Safety Administration) for consideration and resolution.
Which regulations does this Circular replace?
This Circular abolishes Part 2 of Decision No. 46/2007/QĐ-BYT on 'Maximum Levels of Biological and Chemical Contamination in Food'.
Full text
CIRCULAR
Issuing "Regulations on Maximum Residue Limits for Veterinary Drugs in Food"
Pursuant to the Food Safety Law dated June 17, 2010;
On the basis of Pursuant to Decree No. 38/2012/NĐ-CP dated April 25, 2012 of the Government detailing implementation of certain provisions of the Food Safety Law
The Minister of Health issues this Circular on "Regulations on Maximum Residue Limits for Veterinary Drugs in Food".;
On the basis of Decree No. 63/2012/NĐ-CP dated August 31, 2012 of the Government stipulating functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Health;
This Circular annexes "Regulations on Maximum Residue Limits for Veterinary Drugs in Food". This Circular takes effect from October 1, 2013.
Article 1. In case corresponding National Technical Regulations are issued, the Maximum Residue Limits for Veterinary Drugs in Food shall be implemented according to such National Technical Regulations. Part 2 titled "Maximum Residue Limits for Veterinary Drugs in Food" attached to Decision No. 46/2007/QĐ-BYT dated December 19, 2007 of the Minister of Health on "Regulations on Maximum Levels of Biological and Chemical Contamination in Food" shall be abolished from the date this Circular takes effect.
Article 2. This Circular will be reviewed and amended as necessary based on management requirements. During its implementation, if there are any difficulties, relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals should promptly report them to the Ministry of Health (Food Safety Administration) for consideration and resolution.
The Food Safety Administration, specialized state management agencies, and related units are responsible for enforcing this Circular./.
Article 3. DEPUTY MINISTER
Article 4. The Food Safety Administration, specialized state management agencies, and related units are responsible for implementing this Circular./.
DEPUTY CHAIRMAN
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