Circular No. 25/2012/TT-BNNPTNT Issuing the List of Veterinary Drugs, Biological Preparations, Microorganisms, and Chemicals for Aquatic Animals Allowed to Circulate in Vietnam

Circular No. 25/2012/TT-BNNPTNT issues the List of Veterinary Drugs, Biological Preparations, Microorganisms, and Chemicals Allowed to Circulate in Vietnam. This document replaces the previous Circular and takes effect 45 days from the date of signature.

Document No.25/2012/TT-BNNPTNT
Document typeCircular
Issuing authorityMinistry of Agriculture and Environment
Signed byDiệp Kỉnh Tần — Thứ trưởng
Updated25/06/2026
SectorAgriculture and Rural Development
FieldUncategorized
Issued date22/06/2012
Effective date06/08/2012
Expiry date16/07/2016
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Circular No. 25/2012/TT-BNNPTNT issues the List of Veterinary Drugs, Biological Preparations, Microorganisms, and Chemicals Allowed to Circulate in Vietnam. This document replaces the previous Circular and takes effect 45 days from the date of signature.

Scope of application

Enterprises producing and trading veterinary drugs, biological preparations, microorganisms, and chemicals for aquatic animals in Vietnam.

Key points

  • Enterprises are permitted to circulate types of veterinary drugs, biological preparations, microorganisms, and chemicals listed in the List prescribed by this Circular.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Ensuring animal health safety, enhancing aquaculture production efficiency. Creating a legal basis for the business of veterinary drugs.
  • Negative impact: May cause difficulties in circulating old types of drugs no longer allowed according to the new List.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Which List of veterinary drugs, biological preparations, microorganisms, and chemicals is prescribed in this Circular?

Circular No. 25/2012/TT-BNNPTNT issues a specific List of types of veterinary drugs, biological preparations, microorganisms, and chemicals allowed to circulate in Vietnam. Citizens and enterprises need to refer to this List to know accurately.

When does this Circular take effect?

Circular No. 25/2012/TT-BNNPTNT takes effect 45 days from the date of signature.

Which Circular does this Circular replace?

This Circular replaces Circular No. 69/2010/TT-BNNPTNT on issuing the List of veterinary drugs, biological preparations, microorganisms, and chemicals for aquatic animals allowed to circulate in Vietnam.

What must enterprises do to comply with this Circular?

Enterprises need to check the List of veterinary drugs, biological preparations, microorganisms, and chemicals prescribed in Circular No. 25/2012/TT-BNNPTNT to ensure compliance with regulations in production and trade.

What changes from the previous Circular?

This new Circular may have changed the List of types of veterinary drugs, biological preparations, microorganisms, and chemicals allowed to circulate in Vietnam. Citizens and enterprises need to refer specifically to the List to know the changes.

Full text

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 25/2012/TT-BNNPTNT
 Hanoi, June 22, 2012

CIRCULAR
Issuing the List of Veterinary Drugs, Biological Preparations, Microorganisms, and Chemicals Used in Aquatic Animal Health Allowed for Circulation in Vietnam.
được phép lưu hành tại Việt Nam trong lĩnh vực thú y thủy sản.

___________________

Pursuant to Decree No. 01/2008/NĐ-CP dated January 3, 2008 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development; Decree No. 75/2009/NĐ-CP dated September 10, 2009 of the Government amending Article 3 of Decree No. 01/2008/NĐ-CP dated January 3, 2008 of the Government;

Pursuant to the Veterinary Law dated April 29, 2004;

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

Considering the proposal of the Director of the Department of Animal Health;

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development hereby issues the List of Veterinary Drugs, Biological Preparations, Microorganisms, and Chemicals Used in Aquatic Animal Health Allowed for Circulation in Vietnam.

Article 1. The List of Veterinary Drugs, Biological Preparations, Microorganisms, and Chemicals Used in Aquatic Animal Health Allowed for Circulation in Vietnam is attached hereto.

Article 2. This Circular shall take effect 45 days from the date of signature. This Circular replaces Circular No. 69/2010/TT-BNNPTNT dated December 6, 2010 of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development on issuing the List of Veterinary Drugs, Biological Preparations, Microorganisms, and Chemicals Used in Aquatic Animal Health Allowed for Circulation in Vietnam.

Article 3. The Director of the Ministry's Office, the Director of the Department of Animal Health, Heads of relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals within and outside the country involved in the production, business, and use of veterinary drugs in Vietnam are responsible for implementing this Circular./.

DEPUTY MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER
(Signed)
DYE KINH TAM

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