Decision No. 40/2003/QĐ-BKHCN On the cancellation of Vietnamese standards

Decision No. 40/2003/QĐ-BKHCN of the Minister of Science and Technology cancels six Vietnamese standards related to canned salmon, canned crab meat, fish sauce, microbiological criteria for fish sauce, drinking water technology, and domestic water technology.

Document No.40/2003/QĐ-BKHCN
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Science and Technology
Signed byBùi Mạnh Hải — Thứ trưởng
Updated30/06/2026
SectorSciences and Society
FieldUncategorized
Issued date31/12/2003
Effective date29/01/2004
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 40/2003/QĐ-BKHCN of the Minister of Science and Technology cancels six Vietnamese standards related to canned salmon, canned crab meat, fish sauce, microbiological criteria for fish sauce, drinking water technology, and domestic water technology.

Key points

  • The Ministry of Science and Technology → cancels six Vietnamese standards related to canned salmon, canned crab meat, fish sauce, microbiological criteria for fish sauce, drinking water technology, and domestic water technology.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Reduces regulatory barriers for businesses producing related products, enhancing flexibility and efficiency in quality management.
  • Negative impact: May cause difficulties for consumers seeking information about product quality.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What products are the standards to be canceled related to?

The standards to be canceled are related to canned salmon, canned crab meat, fish sauce, microbiological criteria for fish sauce, drinking water technology, and domestic water technology.

When does this decision take effect?

This decision takes effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette.

How many Vietnamese standards are being canceled?

Six Vietnamese standards are being canceled.

Which standards are related to fish sauce?

Two standards are related to fish sauce: TCVN 5107 - 93 Fish Sauce and TCVN 5526 - 91 Fish Sauce - Microbiological Criteria.

Full text

MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

NUMBER: 40/2003/QĐ-BKHCN
HA NOI, December 31, 2003

DECISION OF THE MINISTER

MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DECREE

ON THE ABOLITION OF VIETNAM STANDARDS

 

THE MINISTER OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

WHEREAS pursuant to Decree No. 54/2003/NĐ-CP dated 19/5/2003 of the Government on the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Science and Technology;

Pursuant to the Ordinance on Quality of Goods dated December 24, 1999;

the Director at the proposal of the Director General of the National Standardization, Measurement and Quality Control Agency,

 

DECISION:

Article 1. Abolish the following 06 Vietnam Standards:

1. TCVN 6386 : 1998 Codex Stan 3 - 1981 Canned Salmon

2. TCVN 6389 : 1998 Codex Stan 90 - 1981 Canned Crab Meat

3. TCVN 5107 - 93 Fish Sauce

4. TCVN 5526 - 91 Fish Sauce - Microbiological Specifications

5. TCVN 5501 - 91 Drinking Water - Technical Requirements

6. TCVN 5502-91 Potable Water - Technical Requirements

Article 2. This Decision takes effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette./.

DEPUTY MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER
(Signed)
Bui Manh Hai
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