Decision No. 2670/QD-BNN-QLCL announces the list of mandatory inspection criteria for batches of exported, imported, and domestically traded aquatic products. The list includes sensory, microbiological, and chemical criteria.
Scope of application
Aquatic product trading enterprises; quality management agencies for agricultural, forestry, and aquatic products
Key points
- Enterprises must inspect batches of exported, imported, and domestically traded aquatic products according to the list of sensory, microbiological, and chemical criteria (Article 1).
- For batches not covered by this Decision, enterprises must coordinate with inspection authorities to agree on the list of inspection criteria based on the importing country's regulations and Vietnam’s regulations (Article 2).
- The Department of Quality Management for Agricultural, Forestry, and Aquatic Products is responsible for updating and announcing the list of designated inspection criteria to relevant units for implementation (Article 3).
- This Decision takes effect from the date of issuance.
- Aquatic product production and trading establishments must comply with and be responsible for implementing this Decision.
🌐 Social impact of this document
- To ensure food safety and hygiene quality for aquatic products, enhancing the reputation of Vietnamese goods in international markets.
- Increase inspection and management costs for aquatic product trading enterprises.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What does the list of inspection criteria include?
It includes lists of sensory, microbiological, and chemical criteria (Annexes 1, 2, 3).
What must enterprises do with this list?
Inspect exported, imported, and domestically traded aquatic products according to the announced inspection criteria list.
What about batches not covered by this Decision?
Enterprises must coordinate with inspection authorities to agree on the inspection criteria list based on the importing country's regulations and Vietnam’s regulations.
Who is responsible for updating and announcing the list of designated inspection criteria?
The Department of Quality Management for Agricultural, Forestry, and Aquatic Products.
Full text
Pursuant to …;
Announcing the list of specified inspection criteria for batches of aquatic products
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THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
On the basis of the Food Safety Ordinance dated July 26, 2003; Decree No. 163/2004/NĐ-CP dated September 7, 2004 of the Government detailing the implementation of certain provisions of the Food Safety Ordinance;;
On the basis of 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;
On the basis of Decision No. 650/2000/QĐ-BTS dated August 4, 2000 of the Fisheries Department (now the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development) on the issuance of the Inspection and State Certification Regulation for the Quality of Aquatic Products;
In accordance with the proposal of the Director of the Directorate of Quality Assurance for Forestry, Agricultural, and Aquatic Products;
DECISION:
Article 1. Announces the list of specified inspection criteria for batches of aquatic products exported to markets requiring certificates, imported for processing, and batches of aquatic products produced for domestic consumption, including:
- The list of sensory/external criteria (Annex 1).
- The list of microbiological criteria (Annex 2).
- The list of chemical criteria (Annex 3).
Article 2. For batches of goods not within the scope regulated in Article 1 of this Decision, enterprises shall agree with the inspection authorities on the list of criteria to be inspected based on the requirements of the importing country and Vietnam.
Article 3. The Directorate of Quality Assurance for Forestry, Agricultural, and Aquatic Products is assigned to update and announce the list of specified inspection criteria to relevant units for implementation.
Article 4. This Decision takes effect from the date of signature;
Article 5. The Heads of the Office, Heads of Departments, Directors of Inspectorates of the Ministry, Provincial Departments of Agriculture and Rural Development, and aquatic product production and business establishments are responsible for implementing this Decision.
DEPUTY MINISTER
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