Circular No. 25/2018/TT-BNNPTNT stipulates the procedures and formalities for risk assessment and granting import permits for live aquatic products.

CIRCULAR

REGULATING PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS
FOR RISK ASSESSMENT AND IMPORT LICENSES FOR LIVE AQUATIC ORGANISMS

Pursuant to Decree No. 15/2017/NĐ-CP dated February 17, 2017 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development;

Pursuant to the Fisheries Law 2017;

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

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development issues this Circular regulating procedures and requirements for risk assessment and issuance of import licenses for live aquatic organisms not listed in the Catalogue of Aquatic Species Permitted for Business in Vietnam for food, ornamental, recreational, and exhibition purposes at trade fairs and exhibitions, and for scientific research.

PART I
GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 1. Scope of Regulation

This Circular guides the contents prescribed in Clause 4 and Clause 6, Article 98 of the Fisheries Law regarding procedures and requirements for risk assessment and issuance of import licenses for live aquatic organisms not listed in the Catalogue of Aquatic Species Permitted for Business in Vietnam for food, ornamental, recreational, and exhibition purposes at trade fairs and exhibitions, and for scientific research.

Article 2. Applicability

This Circular applies to organizations and individuals involved in management, importation, transportation, breeding, processing, and utilization of imported live aquatic organisms not listed in the Catalogue of Aquatic Species Permitted for Business in Vietnam for food, ornamental, recreational, and exhibition purposes at trade fairs and exhibitions, and for scientific research in Vietnam.

Article 3. Explanation of Terms

In this Circular, the following terms are understood as follows:

1. Live aquatic organisms are species of aquatic animals, seaweeds, and aquatic plants capable of growth and development.

2. Risk assessment of live aquatic organisms is the activity of identifying potential risks and adverse impacts that may occur on biodiversity, disease transmission to native aquatic organisms and humans.

Article 4. Cases for Issuance of Import Licenses for Live Aquatic Organisms Not Listed in the Catalogue of Aquatic Species Permitted for Business in Vietnam

1. Issuance of import licenses for live aquatic organisms requiring risk assessment: Live aquatic organisms imported for the first time for food, ornamental, and recreational purposes.

2. Issuance of import licenses for live aquatic organisms not requiring risk assessment:

a) Live aquatic organisms imported for food, ornamental, and recreational purposes that have already been assessed for risk;

b) Live aquatic organisms imported for scientific research;

c) Live aquatic organisms imported for exhibition at trade fairs and exhibitions.

Chapter II

PROCEDURES FOR ISSUANCE OF IMPORT LICENSES FOR LIVE AQUATIC ORGANISMS

PERMIT FOR IMPORT OF LIVE AQUATIC PRODUCTS

Article 5. Procedures and Requirements for Issuance of Import Licenses for Live Aquatic Organisms Requiring Risk Assessment

1. The application dossier includes:

a) An application form according to Form No. 01 attached to this Circular;

b) The original biological characteristics description of the imported live aquatic organisms according to Form No. 02 attached to this Circular;

c) The original import control plan for live aquatic organisms according to Form No. 03 attached to this Circular.

a) Organizations and individuals submit one set of the dossier directly or through postal services or the national single window mechanism or online public service (if available);

b) Within two working days from receipt of the dossier, the Fisheries General Department examines the completeness of the dossier; if the dossier is incomplete, the Fisheries General Department notifies the organization or individual in writing;

c) Within three working days from receipt of a complete dossier, the Fisheries General Department reviews the dossier; if the dossier is not valid, the Fisheries General Department notifies the organization or individual in writing and specifies the reasons;

d) Within thirty days from receipt of a valid dossier, the Fisheries General Department conducts risk assessment as prescribed in Chapter III of this Circular and issues an Import License for Live Aquatic Organisms along with the approved Import Control Plan for Live Aquatic Organisms according to Form No. 06 attached to this Circular. In case of refusal to issue an import license, the Fisheries General Department replies in writing and specifies the reasons;

e) The Fisheries General Department delivers the Import License for Live Aquatic Organisms directly at the place where the dossier was received or through postal services or online public service or the national single window mechanism.

Article 6. Procedure and formalities for issuing import permits for live aquatic products in cases not requiring risk assessment

1. The application dossier for issuing an import permit for live aquatic products for food, ornamental purposes, and entertainment includes:

a) An application form according to Form No. 01 attached to this Circular;

b) The original Import Control Plan for Live Aquatic Products according to Sample No. 03 attached as an appendix to this Circular;

2. The application dossier for issuing an import permit for live aquatic products for scientific research includes:

a) The components of the dossier as prescribed in points a and b of Clause 1 of this Article;

b) The original outline of the scientific research project approved by the competent scientific research agency or the competent state management agency.

3. The application dossier for issuing an import permit for live aquatic products for display at trade fairs and exhibitions includes:

a) The components of the dossier as prescribed in point a of Clause 1 of this Article;

b) The original or certified copy of the document proving participation in the trade fair or exhibition and the post-event handling plan according to Sample No. 05 attached as an appendix to this Circular.

a) In accordance with the provisions of points a, b, and d of Clause 2 of Article 5 of this Circular;

b) Within seven working days from the date of receiving all required documents, the General Department of Fisheries issues the Import Permit for Live Aquatic Products along with the approved Import Control Plan (for cases prescribed in points a and b of Clause 2 of Article 4 of this Circular) or the approved post-event handling plan (for cases prescribed in point c of Clause 2 of Article 4 of this Circular) according to Sample No. 06 attached as an appendix to this Circular.

Article 7. Validity of Import Permits for Live Aquatic Products

1. The validity of the Import Permit for Live Aquatic Products for food, ornamental purposes, entertainment, and scientific research is based on the proposal of the importing organization or individual or the result of the risk assessment but shall not exceed twelve months from the date of issuance.

2. The validity of the Import Permit for Live Aquatic Products for display at trade fairs and exhibitions is based on the proposal of the organization or individual and the trade fair or exhibition organizing plan but shall not exceed the end date of the trade fair or exhibition.

Chapter III

CONTENT AND METHODS OF RISK ASSESSMENT FOR IMPORTED LIVE AQUATIC PRODUCTS

IMPORT OF LIVE AQUATIC PRODUCTS

Article 8. Content of Risk Assessment for Imported Live Aquatic Products

1. Compliance with regulations related to food safety for the import of live aquatic products for food.

2. Ability to survive, grow, and develop in Vietnam's environmental conditions and competition for food with native species.

3. Potential to become invasive species, have the potential to cause harm, and ability to reproduce populations in Vietnam's environmental conditions.

4. Potential for interbreeding between imported live aquatic species and native aquatic species under natural conditions.

5. Risk of disease emergence and spread to native aquatic species and humans.

Article 9. Methods of Risk Assessment for Imported Live Aquatic Products

1. Identifying and classifying hazards that can cause risks.

2. Determining the level of risk and potential consequences that may occur in reality when importing live aquatic products.

Article 10. Establishment of the Risk Assessment Council for Live Aquatic Products Import

1. Establishment of the Council:

a) The Council shall be established by the Fisheries General Department with 07 to 11 members including the chairman, vice-chairman, two debating members, other members, and a secretary. In urgent cases, the Fisheries General Department may invite representatives from organizations and individuals importing live aquatic products and some related delegates to attend meetings to provide supplementary information.

b) Requirements for Council members: Council members must be reputable scientists with relevant expertise, experienced administrative officials with practical experience, and those who have knowledge in related fields.

c) The risk assessment meeting must ensure that at least 2/3 of the total number of Council members participate. If the chairman is absent, the vice-chairman will preside over the meeting.

2. Responsibilities of the Council:

a) Implement risk assessments as stipulated in Articles 8 and 9 of this Circular to advise the Director-General of the Fisheries General Department on issuing or not issuing import permits for live aquatic products;

b) Council members must conduct risk assessments according to Form No. 08 attached to this Circular and bear legal responsibility for the scientific accuracy of their independent opinions and evaluations, and for maintaining confidentiality as required;

c) Draft the minutes of the risk assessment council meeting according to Form No. 09 attached to this Circular.

3. The operating costs of the Council shall be borne by organizations and individuals according to the standard rates for scientific and technological council meetings set by the Ministry.

Chapter IV

IMPLEMENTATION

Article 11. Responsibilities of the Fisheries General Department

1. Lead the implementation of risk assessments and issuance of import permits for live aquatic products; report to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development when required.

2. Publicly announce on the websites of the Fisheries General Department and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development the list of live aquatic products that have been assessed for risks, including their Vietnamese name, scientific name, and English name (if available).

3. Lead and coordinate with relevant parties to promptly guide measures for handling situations where evidence shows that imported live aquatic products are invasive species or pose a risk of invasion, or where diseases occur in the exporting country or exporting country.

4. Lead the development and submission to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of plans to monitor, manage, produce, and trade live aquatic products in the exporting country when there is a risk of impact on food safety, biological safety, and the ecological environment of Vietnam.

5. Lead the implementation of inspections of the responsibilities of local state management agencies for aquatic products; conduct surprise inspections of holding facilities of organizations and individuals importing live aquatic products when there are signs of violations.

Article 12. Responsibilities of Provincial State Management Agencies for Aquatic Products and Live Aquatic Product Inspection Agencies

1. Provincial State Management Agencies for Aquatic Products:

a) Develop annual inspection plans for imported live aquatic products in the locality, submit them to the competent authority for approval, and implement them;

b) Conduct regular inspections and supervision of live aquatic product import establishments based on the Live Aquatic Product Control Plan or conduct surprise inspections when signs of violations are detected; report quarterly inspection results to the Fisheries General Department or immediately upon discovering live aquatic products appearing in natural environments or aquaculture environments;

c) Retain evidence of the disposal of live aquatic products after exhibitions; organize witness verification in cases where organizations and individuals do not re-export.

Article 13. Responsibilities of organizations and individuals importing, transporting, keeping, processing, and using live aquatic animals imported

1. Not to release, set free, or allow live imported aquatic animals to reproduce or escape into the natural environment. In case live imported aquatic animals escape into the natural environment, immediate measures must be taken according to regulations; at the same time, within the latest 24 hours from the time of discovery, report to the nearest state management agency for aquatic animals.

2. Strictly comply with risk control measures in the plan for controlling live aquatic animals or post-event handling plans after the conclusion of exhibitions, which have been approved. Adhere to the requirements of the competent authority when evidence is found that live aquatic animals are invasive species or pose a risk of invasion or disease outbreaks in the exporting country or exporting country.

3. After the exhibition or trade show ends, organizations and individuals must notify the provincial state management agency for aquatic animals where the exhibition or trade show took place about the implementation of the approved post-event handling plan. In cases of re-export, organizations and individuals must submit a copy of the documentation proving re-export to the provincial state management agency for aquatic animals within the latest five working days from the date of re-export.

4. If live imported aquatic animals intended for ornamental or recreational purposes are sold to third parties for the same purpose, the importing organization or individual must guide the buyer to implement the approved live aquatic animal control plan and share responsibility in case of violations as stipulated in Clause 1 of this Article.

5. Report to the General Department of Fisheries and the nearest provincial state management agency for aquatic animals immediately upon discovering live aquatic animals capable of maturing and reproducing, and carry out handling according to the guidelines provided.

6. Record and retain relevant documents related to the importation, transportation, keeping, processing, and use of live aquatic animals.

Chapter V

IMPLEMENTING PROVISIONS

Article 14. Transitional Provisions

1. Applications for permits to import live aquatic animals for food received before this Circular takes effect shall be implemented according to the provisions of Circular No. 04/2015/TT-BNNPTNT dated February 12, 2015, issued by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development guiding the implementation of certain contents of Decree No. 187/2013/NĐ-CP dated November 20, 2013, issued by the Government detailing the implementation of the Law on Trade regarding international trade activities and foreign-related agency, purchase, sale, processing, and transit of goods in agriculture, forestry, and fisheries sectors, and Circular No. 11/2015/TT-BNNPTNT dated March 10, 2015, issued by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development on risk assessment for imported live aquatic animals for food.

2. Permits for importing live aquatic animals for food issued according to Circular No. 04/2015/TT-BNNPTNT dated February 12, 2015, issued by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development guiding the implementation of certain contents of Decree No. 187/2013/NĐ-CP dated November 20, 2013, issued by the Government shall continue to be valid until their expiration.

Article 15. Effective Date

1. This Circular takes effect from January 1, 2019.

2. This Circular replaces and abolishes the following regulations and normative legal documents:

a) Replaces Circular No. 11/2015/TT-BNNPTNT dated March 10, 2015, issued by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development on risk assessment for imported live aquatic animals for food.

b) Abolishes the term "live aquatic animals for food" in Clause 5, Article 1, Point b, Clause 6, Article 3, and Article 33 of Circular No. 04/2015/TT-BNNPTNT dated February 12, 2015, issued by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development guiding the implementation of certain contents of Decree No. 187/2013/NĐ-CP dated November 20, 2013, issued by the Government detailing the implementation of the Law on Trade regarding international trade activities and foreign-related agency, purchase, sale, processing, and transit of goods in agriculture, forestry, and fisheries sectors.

Article 16. Responsibility for Implementation

During the implementation process, if there are difficulties, obstacles, or newly emerging issues, organizations and individuals must promptly report to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development for review and appropriate amendments.

Appendix

LIST OF FORMS

(Attached to Circular No. 25/2018/TT-BNNPTNT dated November 15, 2018, issued by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development)

Form No. 01

APPLICATION FOR IMPORT PERMIT FOR LIVE AQUATIC ANIMALS

APPLICATION FOR IMPORT PERMIT FOR LIVE AQUATIC ANIMALS

Respected General Department of Fisheries,

Name of Organization, Individual:

Address: Tax Code:

Telephone: Fax: Email:

Information on imported live aquatic animals as follows:

No.	Species Name (Vietnamese name, scientific name, English name (if available))	Country of Origin	Exporting Country	Purpose of Import	Quantity Imported (number of individuals)	Size (kg/individual)	Port of Entry
				For Food For Ornamental Purposes For Entertainment Trade Shows, Exhibitions For Scientific Research

(Including color photographs of live aquatic animals, Vietnamese name, English name, scientific name, confirmed by the organization or individual importing)

Name of Exporter:

Address of Exporter:

Address of Holding Facility for the Lot:

Proposed Import Time Period: from to

Request the General Department of Fisheries to consider and resolve./.

Form No. 02

SAMPLE BIOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS DESCRIPTION FORM
OF IMPORTED LIVE AQUATIC ANIMALS

BIOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS DESCRIPTION
OF IMPORTED LIVE AQUATIC ANIMALS

1.Name of imported live aquatic animal in Vietnamese:                                                                                Scientific name:                                                                                English name (if applicable):

2. Distribution:

3. Origin of Live Aquatic Animals: a) Cultivated □ b) Harvested from the wild □

Description of harvesting situation, harvest volume, and management of live aquatic resources of the exporting country for those with wild origins:

4. Are the imported live aquatic animals genetically modified organisms? Yes □ No □

5. Biological Characteristics of Live Aquatic Animals

a) Classification:

b) Natural Habitat:

c) Morphological Characteristics:

d) Nutritional Characteristics:

đ) Growth Characteristics:

e) Reproductive Characteristics, particularly maturity potential, age at maturity, average size at maturity, reproductive capacity, ability to establish populations in nature:

g) Diseases and Pathogens:

h) Environmental Impact and Human Health Predictions (if applicable):

i) References:

6. Nutritional Value of Live Aquatic Animals:

7. Information on Countries that Have Permitted Importation of These Live Aquatic Animals:

Clearly specify reference sources such as scientific articles, research results published in reputable national and international journals.

Implementation Report of Production Projects of Supporting Industry Products Confirmed with Incentives

PLAN FOR CONTROLLING IMPORTED LIVE AQUATIC ANIMALS

Respected General Department of Fisheries,

Based on the biological characteristics of (1);

Based on the actual holding conditions of (2) at

(holding location),

          …(2) proposes the following plan for controlling imported live aquatic animals:

1. Purpose of Using Imported Live Aquatic Animals: For Food □ For Ornamental Purposes □ For Entertainment □ For Scientific Research □

2. Capacity of Holding Organization, Individual:

a) Diagram of owned holding area(detailed description of area/volume, infrastructure including wastewater treatment system).
(including infrastructure including wastewater treatment system)

b) Personnel involved in holding:

c) Detailed description of holding conditions, technology for live aquatic animals and wastewater treatment:
Wastewater treatment:

d) Maximum quantity/volume of live aquatic animals that can be held simultaneously:

3. Details of Risk Management Plans during Transportation, Holding, Preservation, Processing, and Consumption:

a) Control Plan during Transportation:

b) Control Plan during Holding:

c) Control Plan for Maturation and Reproduction of Live Aquatic Animals (for ornamental, entertainment, and scientific research purposes):

d) Preservation Plan (if applicable):

đ) Control Plan during Processing (if applicable):

e) Disposal Plan in case of non-use for ornamental, entertainment, or scientific research purposes (if applicable):

g) Guidance Plan for Other Organizations or Individuals to Purchase and Use Live Aquatic Animals for Ornamental, Entertainment, or Scientific Research Purposes (if applicable):

4. Procedure for Handling When Live Aquatic Animals Escape into the Natural Environment:

(1) Name of Live Aquatic Animal

(2): Name of Organization, Individual

Form number 04

SAMPLE REPORT ON IMPORT AND HOLDING RESULTS

REPORT ON IMPORT AND HOLDING RESULTS

To: - General Department of Fisheries;

- (Name of Provincial Fisheries Management Authority).

Name of Organization, Individual:

Legal Representative:

Fax:

Phone number:                 Fax number:                         Email:

Report to the General Department of Fisheries and                                                     (name of provincial fisheries management authority) the following information on import and holding results:

Name of Live Aquatic Animal: (Vietnamese name),

• (scientific name), (English name, if applicable).

Country of Origin:

• Exporting Country:

• Name of Exporter:

• Address of Exporter, phone number, fax number

• Name/List and Address of Breeding/Harvesting Facility Supplying Live Aquatic Animals:

• Port of Entry:

• Import checkpoints:

• Purpose of import:

• Total quantity imported (kg or number):

• Number of imports: times; Time of import:

• Results of implementing the Plan to control live aquatic animals:

• Current quantity of live aquatic animals being kept (in cases of ornamental, entertainment, scientific research purposes):

• List of locations for keeping live aquatic animals for ornamental, entertainment purposes by the importing organization or individual and other organizations or individuals purchasing live aquatic animals for the same purpose (if applicable)

• List of quantities and number of times live aquatic animals escaped into the environment (if applicable)

• List of unexpected occurrences that have arisen (if applicable); Time of occurrence: Measures taken to address these occurrences:

Form number 05

SAMPLE POST-EVENT HANDLING PLAN FOR FAIRS AND EXHIBITIONS

POST-EVENT HANDLING PLAN FOR FAIRS AND EXHIBITIONS

To: - General Department of Fisheries;

- (Name of Provincial Fisheries Management Authority).

Name of organization or individual:

Legal Representative:

Fax:

Phone: Fax: Email:

1. Information on live aquatic animals:

a) Vietnamese name: Scientific name: English name (if available)

b) Country of origin:

c) Exporting country:

2. Purpose: (specify fair display or food fair, exhibition)

a) Display location: Display period:

b) Quantity of live aquatic animals imported (number): size (kg/individual or number/kg)...

c) Quantity of live aquatic animals used (number):¹ (number):

d) Remaining quantity of live aquatic animals (number): Reason for loss of live aquatic animal quantity

3. Capacity for keeping live aquatic animals of the organization or individual:

a) Personnel involved in keeping:

c) Detailed description of conditions and technology for keeping:

d) Maximum quantity/volume of live aquatic animals that can be kept simultaneously

4. Details of post-event handling plan after the conclusion of the fair or exhibition:

5. Other relevant information:

Form number 06

SAMPLE IMPORT PERMIT FOR LIVE AQUATIC ANIMALS

IMPORT PERMIT FOR LIVE AQUATIC ANIMALS

Pursuant to Decision No. 27/2017/QĐ-TTg dated July 3, 2017 of the Prime Minister stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the National Fisheries Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development;

Pursuant to Circular No. 25/2018/TT-BNNPTNT dated November 15, 2018 of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development stipulating procedures and formalities for risk assessment and issuance of permits for the import of live aquatic animals;

Considering the application for issuance of an import permit for live aquatic animals dated...day...month...year 20...of (1) and attached documents.

Based on the recommendation of the Director of the Aquaculture Department at the Review Form of the Application No....dated...day...month...year 20...;

The National Fisheries Agency agrees to allow (1), tax code: ;

Address:                                                                                  to be permitted to import live aquatic animals named

(Vietnamese name) (scientific name) (English name if available) for the purpose

Total quantity to be imported: number or volume in kg.

1. Size: total length (cm) or kg/individual.

2. Packaging specifications:

3. Country of origin of the consignment: Exporting country:

4. This permit is valid from the date of issue until:

5. Address of Exporter, phone number, fax number

6. Name/List and Address of Breeding/Harvesting Facility Supplying Live Aquatic Animals:

7. Import checkpoints:

The entity must comply with the purpose of import and strictly implement the Plan to Control Live Aquatic Animals or the Post-Event Handling Plan after the conclusion of the fair or exhibition approved and issued together with this Permit by the National Fisheries Agency.

Animal Health Service;

Place of Receipt .....(1); Management Authority for Aquatic Resources of the province/city... File: VT, NTTS (...table). Customs office … (1): Name of organization or individual

DIRECTOR OF THE GENERAL DEPARTMENT (Name, Signature and Seal)

(2): Name of live aquatic animal

PLAN TO CONTROL IMPORTED LIVE AQUATIC ANIMALS

(Issued along with Permit No./GPNK-TCTS-NTTS dated month year 20...²
of the National Fisheries Agency)

Based on the biological characteristics of the imported live aquatic animal species;

Based on the conclusion of the scientific council on.../.../20 regarding the

risk assessment of live aquatic animals (Vietnamese name), (scientific name), (English name if available) imported for food or ornamental, entertainment purposes.

The National Fisheries Agency approves the Plan to Control the consignment of imported live aquatic animals as follows:

(in Vietnamese, in English if available) for import as food or ornamental purposes,

for entertainment.

The General Department of Aquatic Products shall approve the plan to control consignments of live aquatic products imported as follows:

1. Purpose of importing live aquatic animals:

For food □ For ornamental purposes □ For entertainment □ For scientific research □

2. Personnel involved in keeping live aquatic animals:

a) Layout of the area under ownership (detailed description of area/volume, infrastructure including wastewater treatment system):...

b) Personnel involved in keeping live aquatic animals

c) Detailed description of conditions, technology for keeping live aquatic animals and wastewater treatment system:

d) Maximum quantity/number of live aquatic animals that can be kept simultaneously at the same time:

3. Details of risk control measures during transportation, keeping, storage, processing, consumption:

a) Control Plan during Transportation:

b) Risk control measures during keeping:

c) Risk control measures for maturity and reproduction of live aquatic animals (for ornamental, entertainment, and scientific research purposes):

d) Risk control measures during processing (if applicable)

đ) Guidance measures for other organizations and individuals to purchase live aquatic animals and use them for ornamental, entertainment, and scientific research purposes (if applicable):

4. Procedures for handling when live aquatic animals escape into the natural environment:

DISPOSAL PLAN AFTER COMPLETION OF FAIR OR EXHIBITION³
(Annexed to Permit No. /GPNK-TCTS-NTTS dated month day

year 20... of the General Department of Fisheries)

Name of Organization, Individual:

Legal Representative:

Fax:

Telephone number: Fax number: Email:

1. Information on live aquatic animals:

a) Vietnamese name: Scientific name: English name (if available)

b) Country of origin:

c) Exporting country:

2. Purpose: (clearly indicate exhibition or fair

display or food fair).

a) Exhibition location: Time of exhibition:

b) Quantity of imported live aquatic animals (individuals):...size (individual/kg or kg/individual)...

c) Quantity of live aquatic animals already used (individuals):

d) Remaining quantity of live aquatic animals (number): Reason for loss of live aquatic animal quantity

3. Capacity for keeping live aquatic animals of the organization or individual:

1. Personnel involved in keeping live aquatic animals:

1. Detailed description of conditions and technology for keeping:

2. Maximum quantity/number of live aquatic animals that can be kept simultaneously at the same time:

1. Details of disposal plan after completion of fair or exhibition:

2. Additional information:

   EVALUATION FORM OF THE MEMBER OF THE BOARD

   DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT FISHERIES BRANCH No.:…/…

   SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM  Independence - Freedom - Happiness Hanoi, day... month... year 20...

Form No. 07

INSPECTION REPORT FOR REGULAR AND SURPRISE CHECKS
LIVE AQUATIC ANIMAL KEEPING FACILITY

Today, date month year at

1. Inspection team members:

a) Mr./Ms. Position:

b) Mr./Ms. Position:

2. Representative of organization or individual importing live aquatic animals:

Position:

Telephone number: Fax number: Email:

Address of organization or individual importing:

3. Name of imported live aquatic animals:

4. Inspection location: (Address of keeping facility):

5. Quantity imported (from time to time):

6. Current status of live aquatic animals being kept at the time of inspection:

Actual conditions of the live aquatic animal keeping facility as follows:

• Layout of the area under ownership:

• Detailed description of conditions for keeping live aquatic animals and wastewater treatment system:…

• Maximum quantity/number of live aquatic animals that can be kept simultaneously at the same time:

(Attached photos of the actual keeping area with confirmation from the importing organization or individual).

8. Implementation results according to the approved live aquatic animal control plan:

9. Conclusion:

10. Recommendations:

...day...month...year 20...

Form No. 08

EVALUATION FORM OF THE MEMBER OF THE BOARD

NATIONAL FISHERIES AGENCY RISK ASSESSMENT BOARD

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM  Independence - Freedom - Happiness Hanoi, day... month... year 20...

EVALUATION FORM OF THE BOARD MEMBER

Information about board member

- Name: Academic title/position:

Specialty:

• Workplace (current or before retirement)

General information about the imported live aquatic animal species

• Imported live aquatic animal species name: Vietnamese name: Scientific name: , English name (if available):

Expected size at importation: kg/individual;

• Natural distribution range:

• Exporting country:

• Source of live aquatic animals: Cultivated □ Wild-caught □

• Exporting Country:

• In case of wild-caught origin, describe the situation of harvesting, harvest volume, and management of live aquatic resources in the exporting country:

1. Content 1: Compliance with food safety regulations for importing live aquatic animals for food

2. Content 2: Ability to survive, grow, and develop in the Vietnamese environment and compete for food with native species

2. Content 2: Ability to survive, grow, and develop in the Vietnamese environment and compete for food with native species

2. Content 2: Ability to survive, grow, and develop in the Vietnamese environment and compete for food with native species

2. Content 2: Ability to survive, grow, and develop in the Vietnamese environment and compete for food with native species

2. Content 2: Ability to survive, grow, and develop in the Vietnamese environment and compete for food with native species

Reason, basis

Recommendation: Prohibit importation:

                   Allow importation: 

a) In the case of recommending prohibition of importation, specify the reasons:

b) In the case of recommending allowance of importation, the risk control measures are: ...

c) Other opinions:

Color number 09

MODEL MINUTES OF THE RISK ASSESSMENT COUNCIL MEETING

MINUTES OF THE RISK ASSESSMENT COUNCIL MEETING

Based on Circular No. 25 dated November 15, 2018 of the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development stipulating the procedures for risk assessment and issuance of permits for importing live aquatic animals;

Based on Decision No. ... dated ... month ... year 20... of the General Department Director establishing the Risk Assessment Council for imported live aquatic animals;

Fisheries;

Today, on ... day ... month ... year 20 at the General Department of Fisheries, the council conducted the first risk assessment for live aquatic animals to be imported into Vietnam, with the following specific results:

I. General Information

1. Organizations and individuals requesting importation:

• Name of organization or individual applying:

• Fax:

• Representative:

• Contact person of the organization or individual (if any):

• Telephone: Fax: Email:

2. Aquatic species subject to risk assessment

• Vietnamese name (if applicable); scientific name; English name (if applicable);

• Taxonomic classification:

• Expected size at import (kg/individual; cm/individual):

• Natural distribution area:

• Source of live aquatic animals: Cultivated □ Wild-caught □

• Country of origin:

3. Risk Assessment Council

The Risk Assessment Council consists of members, including ... absentees, specifically:

1. Mr./Mrs.:

2. Mr./Mrs.:

Guest(s):                                        (specify full name, address)

Chairperson of the meeting:

Representative of the organization or individual applying for risk assessment (specify full name, position):

II. Information on the aquatic species subject to risk assessment

(Summary of opinions expressed and responses regarding the aquatic species subject to risk assessment)

III. Evaluation of potential adverse impacts on biodiversity, environment, and human health from the aquatic species undergoing risk assessment

IV. Recommendations of the Risk Assessment Council

Total number of risk assessment forms issued:

Total number of risk assessment forms returned:

Recommendation: Prohibit importation: □

                  Allow importation: □

a) In the case of recommending prohibition of importation, specify the reasons:

b) In the case of recommending allowance of importation, the risk control measures are: …

c) Other opinions: