Circular No. 26/2010/TT-BNNPTNT Issuing National Technical Regulations on Quarantine and Plant Protection

Circular No. 26/2010/TT-BNNPTNT of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development abolishes national technical regulations on quarantine and plant protection, to take effect six months from the date of issuance.

Document No.26/2010/TT-BNNPTNT
Document typeCircular
Issuing authorityMinistry of Agriculture and Environment
Signed byBùi Bá Bổng — Thứ trưởng
Updated27/06/2026
SectorAgriculture and Rural Development
FieldUncategorized
Issued date27/04/2010
Effective date27/10/2010
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Circular No. 26/2010/TT-BNNPTNT of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development abolishes national technical regulations on quarantine and plant protection, to take effect six months from the date of issuance.

Key points

  • The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development → abolishes national technical regulations on quarantine and plant protection
  • Relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals → are responsible for implementing this Circular
  • This Circular takes effect six months from the date of issuance

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Reduces outdated technical standards, improving management and control of plant diseases and pests.
  • Negative impact: May cause difficulties for businesses in complying with new regulations if they have not adjusted in time.

❓ Frequently asked questions

How many national technical regulations does this Circular abolish?

This Circular abolishes a total of ten national technical regulations on quarantine and plant protection.

When will this Circular take effect?

This Circular takes effect six months from the date of issuance, specifically on October 27, 2010.

Which agencies are responsible for implementing this Circular?

The Director of the Ministry's Office, the Head of the Science, Technology, and Environment Department, the Director of the Plant Protection Bureau, the Heads of units, and related individuals are responsible for implementing this Circular.

Who will address any issues encountered during implementation?

Agencies, organizations, and individuals encountering issues should report them to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development for review, amendment, and supplementation.

Full text

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
DEVELOPMENT OF RURAL AREAS

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 26/2010/TT-BNNPTNT
Hanoi, April 27, 2010

CIRCULAR
Issuing National Technical Regulations on Plant Quarantine and Plant Protection
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 and
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 Law on Standards and Technical Regulations dated June 29, 2006;
On the basis of the Plant Protection and Quarantine Ordinance No. 36/2001/PL-UBTVQH10 dated July 25, 2001.

Article 1. Attached to this Circular are the National Technical Regulations on the field of Plant Quarantine and Protection:

1. National Technical Regulation on Field Testing for the Efficacy of Medicines Treating and Preventing Bacterial Leaf Blight Disease (Xanthomonas oryzae Swings et al) in Rice

Code: QCVN 01-14 : 2010/BNNPTNT.

2. National Technical Regulation on Field Testing for the Efficacy of Insecticides Against Planthoppers in Rice

Code: QCVN 01-15 : 2010/BNNPTNT.

3. National Technical Regulation on Procedures for Quarantine of Beneficial Insects Imported into Isolation Areas for Plant Quarantine

Code: QCVN 01-16 : 2010/BNNPTNT.

4. National Technical Regulation on Procedures for Surveying and Monitoring Pest Species on Citrus Seedlings Imported into Isolation Areas for Plant Quarantine

Code: QCVN 01-17 : 2010/BNNPTNT.

5. National Technical Regulation on Procedures for Identifying the Black Scale Insect (Diaspidiotus perniciosus (Comstock)) as a Plant Quarantine Pest in Vietnam

Code: QCVN 01-18 : 2010/BNNPTNT.

6. National Technical Regulation on Procedures for Heat Treatment Sterilization

Code: QCVN 01-19 : 2010/BNNPTNT.

7. National Technical Regulation on Procedures for Establishing a List of Pests Subject to Control

Code: QCVN 01-20 : 2010/BNNPTNT.

8. National Technical Regulation on Methods for Inspecting Exported, Imported, and Transiting Tubers and Fruits

Code: QCVN 01-21 : 2010/BNNPTNT.

9. National Technical Regulation on Methods for Inspecting Exported, Imported, and Transiting Plants

Code: QCVN 01-22 : 2010/BNNPTNT.

10. National Technical Regulation on Methods for Inspecting Exported, Imported, and Transiting Grains

Code: QCVN 01-23 : 2010/BNNPTNT.

Article 2. This Circular takes effect six months from the date of issuance.

Article 3. The Director of the Office of the Ministry, Heads of the Science, Technology, and Environment Department, the Plant Protection Bureau, Heads of Units, and individuals concerned shall be responsible for implementing this regulation.

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)
BUU BA BONG
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